The application process takes an average of thirty minutes to complete. You may log out and log back in to finish your application in more than one session.
Creating an Aspire Trainer Profile
- Go to www.nyworksforchildren.org and click Join or Log into Aspire.
- Select Create Account and enter all relevant information. Please note: You will be asked to verify your email address, so be sure to use an email you can access.
- When you get to your account homepage, click Manage Memberships.
- Select the boxes next to Start or Update my Aspire Profile and Register as a Trainer, then click Next.
- Click the Review button next to each section to enter your information and upload documents.
- After you Confirm each section, click Review Application.
- On the following screen, click Submit to notify the Aspire Registry team that your profile is ready for review.
After processing your application, we will send you a welcome email and instructions on how to access your membership card. In your online profile, you will have access to your certificate and Professional Development Record. We encourage you to update your Aspire Profile regularly!
Uploading your documents
The Aspire Registry encourages you to upload supporting documents directly into your profile as you complete the information in each section.
Within the Trainer Information section, you can upload supporting documentation for all curricula you are approved to teach and additional endorsements under Trainer Documentation.
If you cannot upload your documents, we accept photocopies (not originals) by mail. We will email you an individualized Documentation Coversheet. If you choose to use the mail, you must submit this PDF with the rest of your documents.
Updating your Aspire Trainer Profile
When it is time to renew your Trainer Profile or if you ever wish to change your Trainer Level:
- Log in to your Aspire Profile
- Click Manage Memberships to view your Career Ladder Level, Expiration Date, and Membership Status.
- Click Apply/Renew and check the box next to Renew my Trainer Profile.
- Click Review next to Trainer Information, select a Trainer Type from the dropdown menu, and make sure all the information on the page is up to date.
- Upload supporting documentation for the Trainer Type selected, then click Confirm.
Make sure to confirm all sections before clicking Review Application and Submit on the last page to notify our team that your profile is ready for review.
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