Events

PSAYDN and Jump$tart Event

When COVID-19 emerged, we all had to adapt and find new ways of doing almost everything, from socializing and grocery shopping, to working and teaching. During a time when the only thing that seemed certain was uncertainty itself, educators across the globe rose to the occasion to reimagine teaching. We had to find ways to make sure that youth are still receiving the education and resources they need to achieve success — despite circumstances. As we look toward this next chapter of what learning will look like in a post-COVID world, ensuring children’s access to high-quality financial literacy education is critical for them to successfully navigate an ever-changing socioeconomic climate. This summit will feature financial literacy professionals discussing tools that will equip educators to empower youth to make informed, smart decisions about money, credit cards, financing education and planning for their future.

EMPOWER 2021 is Pennsylvania’s only out-of-school time conference for both licensed and non-licensed providers, youth development and summer learning staff, community partners, schools, business/industry and advocates.

This conference is designed to provide quality professional development opportunities for afterschool professionals at all levels, school administrators, teachers, school counselors, social workers, youth development workers, early childhood professionals, student support specialists, higher education staff, business/industry partners and other professionals who work on behalf of children and youth.