Youth well-becoming, leadership ability, and cultural identity in an educational program integrating cultural immersion, career mentorship, and advocacy training

A study on the Jóvenes en Acción (JEA) program, operated by the Boston-based Hyde Square Task Force (HSTF), investigates its impact on Afro-Latin youth. The program integrates cultural immersion, career mentorship, and advocacy training to foster youth self-efficacy and well-being. Initial findings suggest associations between participation and development in identity, cultural identity, career aspirations, skill-building, advocacy capacity, and sense of belonging.

Investing in well-structured youth development programs can cultivate future leaders and contribute to community resilience. These initiatives are critical for building human capital, fostering diverse talent pipelines, and ensuring a robust societal fabric, especially for underrepresented populations.

Community-based youth development programs can enhance youth self-efficacy and overall well-being while benefiting their communities.

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