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YouthBuild Transformation Institute Oct. 22-28, 2007

The YouthBuild Transformation Institutes are YouthBuild USA’s largest events.  The Institutes bring together policy makers, funders, principals, directors, teachers, career development professionals, counselors, and staff.  Each Institute offers 8 to 12 multi-day training courses drawn from the Academy's quality, field-tested menu.

Our Group Rate has SOLD OUT at the San Antonio Marriott Plaza Hotel.

The 3 Marriott properties below (all located next to each other) are currently offering online rates of $109-$169 per night, based on availability.  All 3 properties are within 10-15 minutes walking distance (a 5-8 minute trolley ride) of the Marriott Plaza San Antonio (EVENT HOTEL) and Riverwalk.  Please use the links below to find and secure your housing immediately, as they will also eventually sell out.  Please note:  We are not holding rooms at these hotels, as rooms are only available online. 

Courtyard San Antonio Downtown/Market Square
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Antonio Downtown/Market Square
Residence Inn San Antonio Downtown/Market Square

Download a map of walking directions to the event hotel.

If you have any questions about making hotel reservations, please contact Joshua Slobig at 818-845-5749 or jslobig@youthbuild.org.

 

Check out the Transformation Institute video!

Music: "Crayons" by Beatropolis


Events Schedule

Mon-Tue, Oct. 22-23
National Schools Initiative Fall 2007 Gathering
NSI Cohorts come together to advance the goals of the initiative
   
Audience: NSI Sites only


Monday, Oct. 22
Southern Multi-Site Gathering   

Audience: All Southern YouthBuild programs

Tues.-Thurs, Oct. 23-25
Academy for Transformation

Audience: All YouthBuild programs + Open to all Organizations

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Masters of Ceremony

Keynote Speaker 

Agenda
 
Course Descriptions
   Attendance, Retention and Success
   Building a Strong Graduate Services Program
   Making Partnership Work
   Integrated Career Development Approach
   Group Counseling Methods
   Leadership Development in Youth Work
   Education for Liberation
   NCCER Construction Certification Training
   Substance Abuse: Inner and Outer Change
   Understanding Gangs and Street Culture
   Youth Track: How to Work with Adults!
 

Transformation Topics
 

Contact

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 26-28
Alumni XChange VI 

Audience: YouthBuild graduates only
 

 

Event Location


Marriott Plaza Hotel San Antonio
555 South Alamo Street   
San Antonio, Texas   78205
210-229-1000
Click here to visit the hotel's website for more information: 
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/satpl-marriott-plaza-san-antonio/

Our Group Rate has SOLD OUT at the San Antonio Marriott Plaza Hotel.

The 3 Marriott properties below (all located next to each other) are currently offering online rates of $109-$169 per night, based on availability.  All 3 properties are within 10-15 minutes walking distance (a 5-8 minute trolley ride) of the Marriott Plaza San Antonio (EVENT HOTEL) and Riverwalk.  Please use the links below to find and secure your housing immediately, as they will also eventually sell out.  Please note:  We are not holding rooms at these hotels, as rooms are only available online. 

Courtyard San Antonio Downtown/Market Square
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Antonio Downtown/Market Square
Residence Inn San Antonio Downtown/Market Square

Download a map of walking directions to the event hotel.

If you have any questions about making hotel reservations, please contact Joshua Slobig at 818-845-5749 or jslobig@youthbuild.org.

Hotel Reservations


The "YOUTHBUILD" group rate for this event is $149.00 for single or double occupancy.  With taxes (16.75%), the total nightly rate is $173.96.  We encourage attendees from the same company to pair up in rooms whenever possible in order to share housing costs.  All Marriott hotels are Non-Smoking.
The reservation cutoff date is September 19, 2007.  After this date, our discount group rate will expire, and standard rates will apply.  Contact the hotel directly by calling 210-229-1000, and inform the representative that you are with the "YOUTHBUILD" group in order to qualify for the group rate and to be listed as an attendee at this event.  While some choose to put this off until the last minute, we strongly advise you to make your reservation today!
Click here to sign up for Marriott Rewards program and receive points for your stay:  http://www.marriott.com/rewards/rewards-program.mi


Travel Details


Book your air travel to arrive into San Antonio International Airport (SAT) based on the events you are attending.  You can access terminal maps and ground transportation information here:  http://www.sanantonio.gov/aviation/  Taxi fares to the hotel average $20-$22 one way.  Another option is www.saairportshuttle.com which provides shared-van service for $14 one way, but be prepared to make several pickups and dropoffs enroute to the hotel.
More local information about San Antonio can be found here:   http://www.sanantoniocvb.com/

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