Staying Ahead means staying connected. Through trial and error, we developed a three-part approach that helps Staying Ahead investigators stay connected to each other, develop social capital, and discover their passion and purpose. In this session, we will describe an innovative, barrier-breaking approach to Staying Ahead activities that positions investigators as leaders of change in the Bridges Community.
Learning objectives include:
- How to help Getting Ahead graduates build their resources, and how to create a space for Getting Ahead graduates at the decision-making table in your community
- Key ways to develop Staying Ahead peer support networks
- Examples of challenges and successes in implementing Staying Ahead
Lanetria Washington
Getting Ahead in the Workplace graduate
Employee, Sunshine Communities
—Maumee, Ohio
Leigh Utley
Training and Engagement Specialist
Lucas County Family Council
—Toledo, Ohio
Crystal Harris Darnell
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Lucas County, Ohio
—Toledo, Ohio