Are you a professional dedicated to supporting young people? Whether you work in schools, community programs, workforce development, or justice and human services, IEL’s Academy for Youth-Serving Professionals is designed to elevate your skills and strengthen your impact.
Now Enrolling: Module 1 – Foundations for Youth Success
Join a national cohort of peers for an engaging, interactive learning experience that equips you to better support youth as they navigate education, employment, and independent living.
What You’ll Gain
✔️ Two dynamic Zoom sessions filled with interactive learning
✔️ Practical tools ready for immediate use in your role
✔️ Networking and collaboration with professionals nationwide
Module 1 Focus Area
♦ Core Competencies of Youth Work
♦ Professional Identity & Ethics
♦ Human Development Foundations
♦ Equity & Disability Inclusion
♦ Career Readiness for All Youth
This training is ideal for direct service professionals, counselors, program managers, youth advocates, and others seeking to enhance their skills and better serve youth especially those from under-resourced or historically marginalized communities.
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Brought to you by the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL), the Academy for Youth-Serving Professionals is grounded in over two decades of research and practitioner expertise helping you not just learn, but transform the way you work with youth.
Stay tuned for more modules in our Youth Impact Academy, covering topics such as:
- Individualized Planning
- Strengthening Family and Community Engagement
- Quality Assurance
- Career Exploration and Planning
- Cross-Sector Collaboration