The Field of Youth Work


Quick Takes Blog Moving Beyond the Basics During Hispanic Heritage Month

Moving Beyond the Basics During Hispanic Heritage Month

Every fall, programs across the country mark Hispanic Heritage Month with decorations, food, or a cultural performance. Those things aren’t bad, but they often only scratch the surface. For Latino...
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Quick Takes Blog Making a Difference One Young Person and One Moment at a Time

Making a Difference One Young Person and One Moment at a Time

Youth work is full of moments that try your patience. You show up, listen, guide, and try new ideas to support young people. But sometimes it feels like nothing is...
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Quick Takes Blog Young Leaders Changing the World

Young Leaders Changing the World

Today, we are seeing more young leaders speaking up and standing strong for their values. These leaders are not waiting until they are older to take action. They are making...
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Quick Takes Blog A Shared Commitment to a Better Future

A Shared Commitment to a Better Future

August 12, 2025 is International Youth Day, a global reminder of the powerful role young people play in shaping our shared future. This year’s theme, “Youth and the Drive for...
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YOU Are Youth Work

YOU Are Youth Work

Youth work is more than a job—it’s a calling that places you at the heart of transforming young lives.
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Growth and Progress Timeline

Growth doesn’t always show up in big or obvious ways. Sometimes it’s the quiet moments like being heard, trying something new, or asking for help that shape our life journey...
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Live & Recorded Course Youth DO Have Rights!

Youth DO Have Rights!

Youth need you to be the strongest ally you can be. Equipping yourself with basic knowledge of the rights of youth helps build stronger bonds of trust. By helping youth...
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Live & Recorded Course How You and Your Organization Can Manage Burnout and Secondary Trauma

How You and Your Organization Can Manage Burnout and Secondary Trauma

It’s not unusual for youth workers to encounter young people who have been exposed to trauma. But many youth workers are not aware of the risks of secondary trauma they...
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Live & Recorded Course Social Activism in Youth Work

Social Activism in Youth Work

As a youth worker, you have an important role to play in determining the social policies and funding for youth-serving organizations.
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The Role Of Training In Building A Stronger Field Of Youth Work

Exceptional training for youth workers is a necessity to ensure that those who support young people have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to be effective youth workers. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional, ongoing professional development for youth workers is essential to sustain your impact and adapt to the evolving needs of the youth you serve.

Professional Training Matters

Our accessible youth worker training provides youth work professionals with practical knowledge, enhancing both their skills and their confidence to instill hope in young people. From working with at-risk youth training that focuses on helping young people who have experienced trauma to working with young people training to better understand youth development, our training courses foster competence and compassion.

Through targeted youth support worker training like working with at risk youth training, professionals gain tools to identify and address critical issues like adverse childhood experiences, homelessness, or substance abuse. ... Read more