2023 Free Training for Employees, Business Owners and Residents:

Fostering Belonging and Inclusion in Business Training & De-escalation in Customer Service Training

The Short North Alliance is partnering with The YWCA Columbus and Facilitator, Danny Aultman, formerly with Block by Block to provide two free trainings in 2023 - Fostering Belonging in Business and De-escalation in Customer Service. These opportunities are offered to all Short North Arts District, Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street Special Improvement District or Friends of the Short North Alliance business employees, owners, and residents.

We are also offering a specialized de-escalation training for security and safety staff. Registration for that course is at the bottom of the form.

VISA Gift Card Qualifications

You must be an employee of the Short North to receive compensation for these trainings. 

Every employee will receive a $50 VISA Gift Card for completing the Fostering Belonging and Inclusion in Business Training and a $25 VISA Gift Card for completing the De-escalation in Customer Service Training. Gift cards will be passed out at the end of each training session. An employee has the potential to earn $75 in VISA Gift Cards if they complete both training sessions.