Young people need trusted adults and youth-centered spaces more than ever. This session invites organizations to reflect on whether they have the structures in place to meet that need. Participants learn insights and best practices for replicating a youth-centered program model that shares power with young people, addresses internalized adultism, adapts to unexpected challenges, and creates spaces where youth can meaningfully impact their community. The training is interactive and reflective, with opportunities to consider current work with young people and set goals for strengthening programs that serve them.

Walking The Talk: How Youth-Centered is Your Work?

Young people need trusted adults and youth-centered spaces more than ever. This session invites organizations to reflect on whether they have the structures in place to meet that need. Participants learn insights and best practices for replicating a youth-centered program model that shares power with young people, addresses internalized adultism, adapts to unexpected challenges, and creates spaces where youth can meaningfully impact their community. The training is interactive and reflective, with opportunities to consider current work with young people and set goals for strengthening programs that serve them.