Working with Youth
About This Course
This 2-day course equips professionals with essential capabilities in Youth Development, enabling them to effectively translate the psychological, social, and physical growth stages of young people into everyday practice. Participants will master how to design holistic engagement strategies and proactive intervention approaches that actively safeguard and promote the best interests of youths. A unique selling point of this course is its focus on converting modern youth culture trends and neurodevelopmental insights into actionable youth-mentoring structures. This ensures that both aspiring and existing practitioners can confidently navigate complex behavioural issues and unmet developmental needs with deep empathy and structured pedagogical frameworks.
What You'll Learn
• LO1. Analyse the contemporary trends and developmental stages of youths to determine their implications on the safeguarding roles and responsibilities of youth workers
• LO2. Formulate adaptive youth engagement and development strategies leveraging lifespan theories and experiential learning frameworks to promote the best interests of youths
• LO3. Implement targeted behavioural intervention approaches and reflective mentoring techniques to address unmet developmental needs in youth work contexts
Entry Requirements
- At least a GCE O level pass in English or a Workplace Literacy Level 5 Certification
- Above 21 years old
- Familiarity with volunteer work and/or youth engagement settings/environments
- No prior working experience required