Upcoming Training Schedule
Find Your Next Training Opportunity
Join Clubhouse leaders from around the world in Worcester, Massachusetts. Our trainings combine practical learning, community, and real-world experience.
Comprehensive Clubhouse Training
A two-week immersive experience for Clubhouse staff, members, and administrators.
Training Fee & Details
$5,000 USD
This two-week training experience is equivalent to training for first-time participants, but is designed specifically for Clubhouses where the Clubhouse director has been to training.
Tuition includes training and lodging for one member and one staff person for two weeks, as well as training and lodging for an individual with administrative oversight responsibility for the full second week of the training program.
Post-training site visits are scheduled six to nine months after the training experience. Clubhouses requesting a post-training site visit will be responsible for expenses exceeding $500 USD.
Additional participants for the entire training period:
$2,000 USD per person
Additional administrators for the final week:
$900 USD per person
- ✓ October 26–November 6, 2026 Closed
- ✓ December 7–18, 2026 Closed
- ✓ February 22–March 5, 2027 Available
- ✓ April 5–16, 2027 Available
- ✓ May 10–21, 2027 Available
- ✓ July 12–23, 2027 Available
- ✓ August 16–27, 2027 Available
- ✓ October 25–November 5, 2027 Available
- ✓ December 6–17, 2027 Available
Employment Training
An intensive week focused on creating and sustaining strong employment programs.
Training Fee & Details
$2,000 USD
This one-week intensive training focuses on creating and sustaining strong Transitional, Supported, and Independent Employment programs.
The training also explores how to integrate supported education services as part of your Employment Program.
Tuition includes training and lodging for one staff person and one member during the week-long training.
Call the Training Unit at Genesis Club to request an invoice and more information.
Additional participants:
$900 USD per person
- ✓ June 7–11, 2027 Available
Directors’ Seminar
A collaborative seminar for Clubhouse directors to share ideas, challenges, and best practices.
Training Fee & Details
$1,200 USD
Directors of Clubhouses hold a critical position in the success of any Clubhouse. Genesis Club and Fountain House jointly sponsor an annual seminar to provide a forum for directors to share ideas, challenges, and best practices, and to explore new strategies for bringing their Clubhouses to the next level.
Workshop topics and discussions focus on operating a successful Clubhouse, including branding, staff development, strategic community partnerships, effective Boards, fundraising, and emerging research.
Discussions are based within an American economic and social context. Participants are expected to be actively engaged in discussions, sharing ideas and exploring solutions.
Tuition includes one Director for the week-long training. Travel expenses are not included.
- ✓ March 22–25, 2027 Available
First-Year Clubhouse Staff Training
A six-session virtual training designed to help new staff understand Clubhouse foundations.
Training Fee & Details
$600 USD
A six-session virtual training aimed at helping new staff understand Clubhouse foundations.
- The intention of working in units as the foundation of rehabilitation and recovery
- The importance of member choice in gaining self-worth, purpose, and self-efficacy
- How to form true, authentic, and egalitarian relationships in a Clubhouse
- ✓ November 17–19, 2026 Closed
- ✓ January 26–28 & April 27-29, 2027 Available
- ✓ August 3–5 & November 16–18, 2027 Available
Engaging Young Adults in the Clubhouse
A four-day experience focused on increasing the active involvement of young adults in an intergenerational Clubhouse.
Training Fee & Details
$2,000 USD
A four-day experience focused on how to increase the number of young adults actively involved in an intergenerational Clubhouse.
- Understanding the unique adulting perspective of 18–25-year-olds
- The importance of highlighting employment and education more prominently
- The urgency of supporting young adults’ desire to be independent
- ✓ October 5–8, 2026 Available
- ✓ September 20–23, 2027 Available
Your Training Experience
Everything you need to know before arriving at Genesis Club.
Training Inquiry Form:
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Airport Options:
Worcester Regional Airport (Worcester, Massachusetts)
Flights into Worcester are usually more expensive, but allow you to avoid the extra transportation costs of renting a car or rideshare services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) Worcester Airport is 2.7 miles from the Chandler House. Rideshare/Taxies will cost between $9 and $20, depending on what service you choose.
TF Green International Airport (Providence, Rhode Island)
This airport is about 51 miles away from the Chandler House. Most who choose this option prefer it because it is less crowded than Logan Airport. We find that many Clubhouses utilize Knight’s Transportation for getting to the Chandler House and back to Providence. Transportation from TF Green to Worcester costs approximately $120 one-way.
Logan International Airport (Boston, Massachusetts)
Located in Boston, MA, this airport is also about 51 miles away. The advantage of flying in here is the size of the airport, which will give you more flexibility in flight times and prices. Knight’s Transportation is recommended for this option as well. Transportation from Logan Airport to Worcester costs approximately $120 one-way.
If you are driving, there should be ample parking. However, Worcester is an old city and parking is often an issue. During your training, Genesis Club will provide transportation to and from the guest house. -
Unfortunately, the Chandler House is not wheelchair accessible. If you require special accommodations, please let us know one month prior to your arrival so that we can make proper arrangements.
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Lunch is offered from 12:00 to 1:00 PM and costs $1.50. Genesis Club offers several options for lunch, including a salad bar. Genesis does not provide evening meals except for the Thursday night social dinner. Colleagues are welcome to cook at the Chandler House, order out, or dine at local restaurants. A selection of menus is available, including an extensive take-out/delivery menu.