AFN Virtual Roundtable Discussion Series: Philanthropic Strategies to Support Youth and Young Adult Financial Well-Being 2024 (B) | Asset Funders Network | 19 February 2024 | Webinar
Venue
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| Event Date |
Tue Feb 20 UTC (10 months ago)
In your timezone (EST): Mon Feb 19 7:00pm - Mon Feb 19 7:00pm |
| Location | Webinar |
| Region | All |
Details
Young adulthood is a time of life when people need to be able to invest in themselves in their own development. Working long hours in a low-wage job is usually incompatible with having the time to successfully attend full-time school or training, which is critical for academic success. This session is part of the Roundtable Discussion Series that includes four sessions. Each session will be designed as a standalone discussion, but funders are encouraged to attend the entire series.
Attend this roundtable discussion to:
• Explore the financial challenges that youth between the ages of 16-25 who are neither in school nor working.
• Learn about models to connect youth to affordable and effective training and educational programs
• Share strategies to connect youth to labor market opportunities with good pay, benefits, and career advancement.
Speakers
2024 Speakers
Jeffrey Phillip Forrest
Director of Older Youth Initiatives, Hilton Foundation
Karen Murrell
Project Manager, Asset Funders Network
Mike Swigert
Senior Program Manager for Youth Employment, Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions
Jerome Walker
Associate Director, Partnerships, Year Up
John Valverde
President and CEO, Youth Build USA
Sponsors & Partners
2024 Sponsors
• Citi
• Prudential
• Vanguard