Understanding Youth Development: Harnessing the Power to TransformIndividuals and Communities: History / Core Concepts / Practical Application

This module provides participants the opportunity to ground themselves within the history and theory that have led to positive youth development. Core principles and concepts of youth development as a model to create organizational and community change is offered in contrast to traditional youth services model. Participants have the opportunity to explore practical applications of the model through small group work.

Trainers: LYTE Collective

Three continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses.