Symposium agenda
View entire symposium brochure Innovations in Community Development Youth Awards Pre-symposium registration is closed. On-site symposium registration is available February 19-22 at the Hilton Atlanta.
Throughout the nation, many community development organizations and initiatives are reaping the benefits of youth involvement in their work: deeper engagement with the communities they serve, reenergized staff and volunteers, and unique insights that give their work greater impact.
Who Should Come? |
Housing and community development nonprofit staff and volunteers
Young adults ages 14 and up, interested in making a difference in their communities
Public and private sector professionals and policymakers interested in making communities more responsive to youth
Community institutions that work with youth
Funders interested in youth initiatives
Academic institutions offering community development programs |
In this exciting symposium at the February NeighborWorks Training Institute (NTI) in Atlanta, experience the energy and vitality of adults and youth working together on community development issues. Adults will learn how to leverage the skills, insights and energy of young people in order to make their organizations more effective – and youth will learn how they can create and take advantage of opportunities to make a real impact on the communities in which they live.
Consider these youth-related courses to complement the symposium:
Special youth-related courses:
CB701 How to Build Your Skills and Understand Your Community to Change It for the Better
CB703 Regional Youth Forum
Additional course offerings at this Institute suitable for youth (ages 14-22) include:
Community Building and Organizing: CB101, CB103, CB110, CB118, and CB171
Community and Neighborhood Revitalization: NR104
Management and Leadership: ML120 and ML130
Read the course descriptions and find out what days they're being offered in our online training institute course grid for Atlanta.