Father Engagement Academy™ by National Fatherhood Initiative ®

Training Description

Delivered by National Fatherhood Initiative® Chief Program Officer Erik Vecere, the on-demand 24:7 Dad® Program Training covers everything you need to know to effectively facilitate the 24:7 Dad® Program.

Training Requirements

Attendees must purchase a Facilitator's Kit here to facilitate the 24:7 Dad® Program. For the best training experience, have your Facilitator's Manual open during the training so you can follow along.

Topics Covered

• The Characteristics of the 24:7 Dad
• Program Description, Format, and Topics
• Session Structure, Descriptions, and Content
• How to Succeed with Implementation
• Facilitation Skills
• Recruitment and Retention Strategies.
• Additional Resources available to assist with a successful implementation of the program

Features & Benefits

• Offers an affordable way to train new staff facilitators or volunteers
• Teaches your staff how to implement the program with fidelity.
• Addresses how to shorten the program if needed
• Helps facilitators become comfortable with the program and be ready to lead their next class
• Receive a certificate of completion after completing the course.

Who Should Enroll

• Facilitators of 24:7 Dad® Programs

Meet Your Trainer

As Chief Partner Success Officer of National Fatherhood Initiative®, Erik Vecere has helped develop and implement NFI's programs and initiatives nationwide. Mr. Vecere has trained thousands of facilitators to lead various fatherhood programs and has provided technical assistance to hundreds of organizations that improved program quality and effectiveness. He also works closely with state, county, and local leaders to create a continual stream of programs and other resources to meet the needs of fathers and families nationally. 

Erik received a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA, and an associate degree in Letters, Arts, and Sciences from Pennsylvania State University, Altoona, PA.