Social Capital Training for Young People and the Adults who Support them

Social Capital Training for Young People and the Adults who Support them!

Social Capital Training for Youth

In this 1-hour training, designed for middle and high school students, we introduce young people to the concept of social capital and networking. We will explore different types of social support, practice asking for support when needed, and help students to understand how to maintain their social support networks. This training includes a relationship mapping activity where students will reflect on what their social network currently looks like and examine ways they can grow and expand their network. In the end, we hope young people walk away more confident in who they are, more focused on what they want to achieve, and more skilled at seeking the right support.  

Social Capital 101 - Basics & Inspiration

This 2-hour training is designed for school and program staff to introduce them to the concept of social capital and ways in which they can support young people in growing and tapping into their networks. 

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Define social capital
• Describe how relationships provide resources
• Reflect on the importance of social capital
• Identify at least 3 ways they can help students build social capital

This training can be taken as a standalone or followed up with our additional sessions: Social Capital 102 – Mindsets & Supports followed by Social Capital 103 – Practices & Activities. 

Social Capital 102 - Mindsets & Supports

This 1-hour training is a follow-up training to Social Capital 101 – Basics & Inspiration.  

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Adopt an asset-based mindset when it comes to working with young people
• Identify and describe different types of support
• Reflect on the type of support you currently provide to youth and could provide in the future
• Think about which of your young people are being supported, in what ways, and by whom

   

Social Capital 103 - Practices & Activities

This 1-hour training is a follow-up training to Social Capital 102 – Mindsets & Supports.

By the end of this training, you will be able to

• Identify at least one change you’d consider making to an existing practice
• Identify at least one new activity you’d consider implementing with the young people you work with

Each training can be scheduled for in-person or virtual sessions and can be customized to meet your needs.