Blog #4: Work with Youth
The statement, "Youth work is about supporting young people in finding their voice and place in society," caught my attention. I discovered that developing trust outside of the classroom and providing informal education are essential components of youth work. Three key terms are empowerment (gaining control and confidence), participation (youth having a voice), and informal education (learning outside of the classroom).
Programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters, which mentor young people and give them the tools they need to succeed, provide a real-world connection to this (link).
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