Afterschool Webinar:

Young people have always been at the forefront of driving change in our country and around the world. Afterschool programs provide a powerful space for youth to lead with their interests and connect their talents and skills to the change they want to see. But are we doing enough to truly support youth-led civic engagement?

Join us for a dynamic conversation with researchers and on-the-ground practitioners who are building pathways for youth to shape their communities. We’ll explore what’s working, where gaps remain, and how programs can do more to center youth voice in real-world change efforts.

This webinar will also feature the debut of the Afterschool Alliance’s latest report on youth civic engagement and unveil a brand-new practitioner toolkit filled with resources to help programs take the next step in empowering youth-led action.

Speakers:

• James Fields, Senior Director of Youth Councils, Mikva Challenge
• Noorya Hayat, Senior Researcher, Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), Tufts University
• Anita Krishnamurthi, Sr. VP, STEM & Youth Civic Engagement & President, Collective for Youth Empowerment in STEM & Society (CYESS), Afterschool Alliance
• Luella Provenza, US Partnership Specialist, Technovation

Resources:

• Webinar slide deck

CYESS Resources:

• Empowering Youth Through Civic Engagement
  • ​Report
  • Executive Summary
  • Toolkit
  • Blog
• Professional Development Modules

CIRCLE Resources

• Website

Mikva Challenge Resources

• Restorative Justice Toolkit
• Student Representative Toolkit

Technovation Resources

• Website