The incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has dramatically increased in recent years.  Nearly 19 million new cases of STIs were reported in 2000; close to half of those new cases were reported among youth aged 15 – 24.  And, half of all new HIV infections occur among adolescents.  These data highlight the urgent need to provide young people with the information and skills necessary to make responsible, healthy decisions that will result in reducing their risk of contracting an STI.  This training will cover basic information about STIs, including transmission, symptoms, and testing; rates of STI infection among youth; the challenges of STI prevention among youth; and activities to educate youth about STIs.  At the end of the training, participants will be able to: explain basic STI information, describe the challenges of STI prevention among youth, and demonstrate educational activities to teach youth about STIs and risk reduction.