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Nationwide - A high degree of social capital is one the greatest predictors of youth labor market participation and success. Edward DeJesus, a national youth workforce development expert, is sending this message out loud and clear in his new book entitled Making Connections Work (available at www.socialcapitalbuilders.com).
"Workforce programs focus mainly on increasing skills and credentials without helping youth develop the necessary social capital that could help put these achievements to work," states DeJesus. "By helping youth build social capital, workforce programs are creating the conditions necessary for development of skills, mature work ethics, and a sense of hope needed for students' long-term labor market success."
"Workforce programs focus mainly on increasing skills and credentials without helping youth develop the necessary social capital that could help put these achievements to work," states DeJesus. "By helping youth build social capital, workforce programs are creating the conditions necessary for development of skills, mature work ethics, and a sense of hope needed for students' long-term labor market success."
