family biz builder virtual training center
Learning That Helps You Move Forward.
The Family Biz Builder Virtual Training Center extends learning beyond our in-person sessions with practical training, resources, and tools you can access from anywhere.
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Whether you want to grow, continue making progress, or get equipped to serve others, there's a place for you.
LEARNING BEYOND THE SESSIONS
One Online Home for Learning, Resources, and Training.
The Virtual Training Center is where Family Biz Builder makes learning and resources available beyond our in-person activities.
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You can use it to develop practical skills, continue working toward your goals, access assigned resources, prepare to serve youth and families, and stay connected to Family Biz Builder.
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What you find inside depends on how you're connected to FBB.
LEARN
Access courses, lessons, guides, and practical resources.
APPLY
Put what you learn into practice at school, at home, at work, and in everyday life.
CONNECT
Stay connected to Family Biz Builder resources, activities, announcements, and opportunities.
GROW
Continue developing the knowledge, skills, habits, and confidence needed to move forward.
FIND YOUR PLACE IN THE VIRTUAL TRAINING CENTER
What Are You Here To Do?
Whether you're looking to learn something new, actively working toward your goals with Family Biz Builder, or preparing to serve youth and families, there's a space designed for you.
GROW
Learn Something You Can Use.
Grow gives youth, parents, families, and community members access to select Family Biz Builder learning opportunities and practical resources.
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You don't have to be an active FBB participant to start learning.
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Explore topics such as:
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Literacy and learning
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Character and leadership
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Practical life skills
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College and career readiness
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Personal development
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Parent and family development
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Workshops and special learning opportunities
Whether you're looking for something to help yourself, your child, or your family, Grow gives you a place to start.
PROGRESS
Keep Moving Toward Your Goals.
Progress is where active Family Biz Builder participants and their families access learning and resources connected to their FBB experience.
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Your resources may be selected or assigned based on your age, goals, pathways, current needs, and Personal Development Plan.
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Your Progress experience may include:
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Assigned training and activities
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Literacy and academic resources
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College preparation
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Career and workforce resources
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Character and life-skills development
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Sports and leadership resources
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Family resources
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Goal-related activities
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Important participant information
Not every participant receives the same resources.
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That's intentional.
Family Biz Builder uses Progress to help connect the right learning and resources to the right participant.
EQUIP
Be Ready to Serve Well.
Equip prepares Family Biz Builder team members to understand their role and carry it out effectively.
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If you're an FBB staff member, coach, mentor, volunteer, facilitator, administrator, or other approved team member, this is where you'll find training and resources connected to your responsibilities.
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Equip may include:
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Team onboarding
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Required training
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Role expectations
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Program and pathway guides
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Coaching and mentoring resources
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Child safety and privacy training
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Policies and procedures
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Forms and templates
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Communication standards
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Professional development
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Team updates
You aren't expected to know everything when you join the team.
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You are expected to learn your role, use the resources available to you, and serve consistently.
CONNECTED TO YOUR DEVELOPMENT
What Happens Online Supports What Happens Everywhere Else.
The Virtual Training Center is not separate from Family Biz Builder.
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It's one of the ways we make learning, training, and resources available when people aren't physically together.
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That looks different depending on why you're here.
If You're Here to Grow
Use open resources to learn something practical that can strengthen you or your family.
If You're Here to Make Progress
Complete assigned learning and use resources that support your goals and Family Biz Builder experience.
If You're Here to Get Equipped
Complete training and access the tools you need to serve youth and families effectively.
The goal isn't to give everyone more content.
It's to give people resources they can actually use.
what's the difference?
Learning with FBB and Participating With FBB Are Not the Same Thing.
GROW
Open Learning
Grow provides selected Family Biz Builder learning and resources that anyone can explore.
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It's a place to develop knowledge and practical skills in areas connected to FBB's work.
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You can use Grow without being actively enrolled with Family Biz Builder.
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Grow helps you learn.
PROGRESS
Personalized Development
Progress is part of the experience for active Family Biz Builder participants and their families.
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Depending on the participant's needs and Personal Development Plan, participation may include the following:
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Individual goals
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Assigned learning and resources
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Pathway-specific support
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In-person programming
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Coaching or mentoring where assigned
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Accountability and check-ins
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Progress monitoring
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Family involvement
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Scheduled reviews
Progress helps you work your plan.
Grow gives you access to learning.
Progress connects learning to your individual goals and Family Biz Builder experience.
for active participants
Your Leaning Should Connect to What You're Working On.
Not every participant needs the same support.
That's why the resources available through Progress may look different from one participant to another.
Need Stronger
Time-Management Skills?
You may receive training and activities that help you plan your week, manage responsibilities, and follow through.
Preparing for
Life After High School?
You may receive resources related to college, career exploration, résumés, interviews, financial readiness, or other next steps.
Working on
Leadership and Character?
You may receive learning focused on communication, responsibility, decision-making, teamwork, discipline, or leadership.
Need Academic Support?
You may receive resources connected to study habits, literacy, academic preparation, or other identified learning needs.
Supporting Your Child?
Parents and guardians may receive resources that help them understand goals, reinforce development at home, and stay engaged in their child's progress.
returning users
Pick Up Where You Left Off.
Already participating or serving with Family Biz Builder? Go directly to your space.
PROGRESS
Active participants & families
Access your assigned learning, resources, activities, and participant information.
EQUIP
FBB team members
Access onboarding, training, guides, forms, and team resources.
Need Help With Your Account?
If you've already been given access but cannot sign in or find your assigned resources, contact the Family Biz Builder team.
START WHERE YOU ARE
You Don't Have to Be Enrolled to Start Learning.
If you're not currently participating with Family Biz Builder, Grow is your starting point inside the Virtual Training Center.
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Explore select learning and practical resources available to youth, parents, families, and the community.
If your family needs more individualized support, you can also learn more about participating with Family Biz Builder.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Grow. Make Progress. Get Equipped.
Wherever you're starting, choose the Virtual Training Center experience designed for what you're here to accomplish.
GROW
Learn Something You Can Use.
PROGRESS
Keep Moving Toward Your Goals.
EQUIP