Product Description

When people set out to qualify in youth work they do not anticipate that it is about managing managing themselves; aims, intentions and outcomes; programmes and projects; case work; educational experiences and environments; budgets; volunteers and staff; and young people s development. This book ensures that students will feel confident to manage purpose, projects and people to deliver good quality educational and developmental youth work with and for young people. It also caters for those with youth work management experience by providing an opportunity to review and further develop management skills and understanding in the context of a volatile policy environment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #188183 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Review
"Accessible layout, reflective activities,current research material and key relevance to the turbulent times of work with young people. The language used is friendly and straightforward,a good introduction to issues and concepts for undergraduates." --Senior lecturer, University of Worcester.

About the Author
Dr Liz Hoggarth is a Senior Research Fellow with the Youth Affairs Unit. Liz has a B.Sc (Hons) degree in sociology and politics, a Diploma in Community Work and a Ph.D on the subject of Community Service Orders. Liz has fieldwork experience in both detached and centre based youth work. She has held senior management posts in training and in local government. These include ILEA (Head of the Youth Service Training Unit), Wolverhampton (Assistant Director, Leisure Services); Birmingham (Assistant Director, Youth, Community and Play); and as Connexions Co-ordinator for Birmingham and Solihull Connexions in its implementation phase.