A basic set of skills must be imparted to the youth worker to enable them to fulfill their roles and responsibilities as workers with youth. This includes training and providing information about "program guidelines, insurance, accountability, report submission, and problem-solving skills." Overall, "high-quality training is considered a critical issue in the effective advancement of services," yet the quantity and quality of training for youth workers varies.

Despite individuals recognizing the importance of this training, training generally depends on time, resources, and the availability of funding, and the training models have varied from a three-month training period, to online continuous learning and evaluation, to one-day group training, then two-and-a-half days of training, and then to no formal training for youth workers.

Training for youth workers about their roles and responsibilities is essential for providing good service because it gives them the technical knowledge on how to address potential issues as they arise, thus reducing the pressure on resources for program managers and youth workers when problems occur. Policymakers host workshops and forums with best practices, where key stakeholders and service provider representatives are created to promote training. This is important not only for support but also "to gain some great ideas and excellent policies and to have a lot of cross-fertilization.

Finally, a well-trained team, which has significant support and extensive experience in this field, effectively benefits from the services.

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