Coordinating Youth-Driven Work in the Community: Introduction to Youth Engagement (Part 1 of 3)
This course is Part 1 of a three-part series on engaging youth in prevention planning efforts. This first course will provide basic information on important concepts in youth engagement work and explain how coordinating youth-driven initiatives can enhance your community's prevention efforts. This course will also focus on the valuable role youth play in community-led initiatives and how to identify, recruit, and sustain your efforts.
Goals
Learning Objectives:
- Define youth engagement and the role of youth prevention efforts.
- Use the steps needed for successful youth initiatives.
- Identify strategies for recruiting and keeping youth engaged.
Penn State is a Pennsylvania Department of Education non-credit Act 48 approved provider. Upon successful completion, participants can earn 0.75 hours toward fulfilling their Act 48 requirements by participating in this course and completing all activities. Be sure to complete the evaluation at the end of this course and indicate if you seek Act 48 credits in your learner profile.
Penn State is proud to partner with the National Association of Social Work, Pennsylvania Chapter to offer Continuing Education Credits. Upon successful completion, participants can apply for 1 hour of credit. Be sure to complete the course evaluation at the end of this course and indicate if you seek Social Work CEUs in your learner profile. Upon course completion, you will receive an email with instructions on how to apply and receive credit.
Developers
- Jeff Hogan M.S., Systems Change Specialist, Penn State EPIS
- Nicole Platz M.S., Implementation Specialist, Penn State EPIS
Training Link
eCourse Credential: Act 48, Social Work CEUs
eCourse Length: 42 minutes
eCourse Level: Introductory
eCourse Type: eCourse Series
