Uplifting Opportunity Youth - Supporting Education and Career Outcomes
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a compelling 20-minute conversation from the Aspen Institute's Opportunity Youth Forum, focusing on teens and young adults aged 16-24 who are disconnected from school and work. Discover how Director Monique Miles and her team are supporting communities to improve education and career outcomes for these youth. Learn about the importance of prioritizing belonging, meaning, and self-determination in helping young people navigate complex systems. Gain insights into how addressing the challenges faced by opportunity youth can significantly impact their lifetime trajectories. Recorded at the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival, this episode of Aspen Ignites: Conversations to Build a Better World features an engaging discussion between Monique Miles and Osita Nwanevu from The New Republic, shedding light on innovative approaches to uplift and empower disconnected youth.
Syllabus
Aspen Ignites: Uplifting Opportunity Youth
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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