Abstract
As the field of youth development becomes more recognized as a profession, it is imperative that youth workers are trained in foundational youth development research and practice. However, accessibility and cost can limit participation in face-to-face workshops and conferences. Online, cohort-based courses are a viable method to offer professional development for youth workers. This program article provides an overview of the online course, Youth Work Matters, which has provided training to youth workers for over 10 years. The authors demonstrate that professional development for youth workers in an online setting will increase access to learning opportunities. This article also describes key components for an online, non-credit course for participants to gain knowledge, apply new concepts and participate in learning communities.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 70-78 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of Youth Development |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2020 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Cohort-based learning
- Non-credit adult learners
- Positive youth development
- Professional development
- Youth workers
