ISU Journey Youth Work Fellowship Program

Description

Collaborative project that facilitates student exploration of self and youth work.

Rationale

Currently, there is no academic program at ISU focused on preparing students for youth development work.

Purpose

To promote the field of youth work and youth serving fields through:

Student self-exploration and exploration of careers in the field

Use of Fall and Spring Retreats
Continued involvement through student organization
Projects
Attending seminars, guest speakers, workshops, and conferences
Pre-internship community practicum experiences

Student academic preparation in the field

Follow a competency-based curriculum (in development)
Cross-disciplinary preparation
Receive a certificate in youth work

Faculty development and collaboration

Involvement in program leadership
Attending guest speaker sessions
Work with community agencies
Research and writing in area of youth work

Cooperation with community agencies.

Use of training programs targeting needs of agencies, students, and faculty
Student involvement through pre-internship practicum and internship requirements

Objectives

To provide an opportunity for students to explore the field of youth development.
To provide high-quality, structured service-learning experiences in the field of youth development.
To encourage the development of leadership skills for students interested in youth development.
To create a diverse network of faculty, students, and community partners interested in youth development.
To provide opportunities for personal grounding for students interested in youth development.

If you still have questions after exploring the links and want to learn more about the ISU-Journey program or you're not sure about becoming a member and would like to talk with someone, please contact the program coordinator, Dr. Don Rogers, at 237-3210. You can also contact the Center for Public Service and Community Engagement.

Center for Public Service and Community Engagement

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