Putting Youth Social Capital into Practice
About the Event
We're thrilled to invite you to our upcoming professional development webinar: "Putting Youth Social Capital into Practice: Tools for Youth & Community Development Professionals" by Keith Nathaniel, who has a rich history spanning over three decades within the California 4-H community.
?? Putting Youth Social Capital into Practice
?? Date: March 14, 2024
?Time: 11:00 AM - 11:50 PM
Event Overview: This session will deepen your understanding of social capital—its forms and profound impact on individual youth and entire communities. Gain insights into principles, practices, and tools essential for 4-H professionals to intentionally build youth and community social capital in programs.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the concept of social capital and its long-term benefits for youth and communities.
- Recognize values, norms, and practices influencing environments supporting social capital.
- Identify ways to incorporate social capital into program planning and evaluation.
- Increase awareness of social inequities faced by diverse youth and under-represented audiences.
- Translate youth voice, representation, and leadership development into opportunities for building social capital.
- Engage broader communities in youth development and apply community-building principles to 4-H.
Targeted Professional Development Areas: Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Partnerships, Programming/Program Development, Youth Development.
About the Presenter: Keith Nathaniel brings nearly three decades of experience in education and youth development. His focus on social capital and contributions to youth financial literacy exemplify his commitment to fostering positive youth development. His commitment to fostering positive youth development is evident in his extensive bibliography, showcasing contributions to various publications, particularly in the realm of youth financial literacy. Keith's dedication extends to his role as a leader in the 4-H community, contributing significantly to the growth and success of the program.