Project CONNECT Facilitator Training

Purpose of the Training

To train teachers, nurses, counselors, and other public health professionals to facilitate the 8-session, Project CONNECT, adolescent tobacco cessation and reduction program at their organization.

Objectives for the Training

  • To provide an overview of adolescent tobacco use trends and importance of youth cessation interventions.
  • To become familiarized with the Project CONNECT curriculum.
  • To learn skills needed to successfully conduct the Project CONNECT program.
  • To discuss practical implementation issues.
  • To facilitate selected portions of the Project CONNECT curriculum.

This program was designed for use with adolescents in a group setting. It has not been designed or tested for use with adults or as a one-on-one cessation tool. Success cannot be guaranteed when the program is not implemented with fidelity.

For assistance or questions about this form, please contact Brianna Fingar at 610-743-6117 or bfingar@caron.org.