Developing a Field of Afterschool Leaders

Sprockets NAA article

A field is not made of one organization alone, which is why Sprockets has been intentional since its early development to engage and develop leaders in mulitple areas. We see development of afterschool leaders as vital to ensuring a strong sustainable field of youth work, elevating a diverse group of leaders that will strengthen the youth work field right here in Saint Paul.

The National Afterschool Association's AfterSchool Today recently published an article highlighting the variety of ways Sprockets works to support the development of leaders throughout the network.  You can read the article HERE, and you can also sign up for a free NAA membership to support you professionally as well. 

You can also follow along on our Facebook page as we highlight Sprockets colleagues who are providing leadership in a variety of ways.  Partners provide leadership through planning and facilitation of network meetings, facilitating workshops, sitting on advisory councils, providing External Assessments and more!

Looking for new opportunities to get involved as an Afterschool Leader in Saint Paul?

Short term task groups are forming soon around these upcoming opportunities.... email jwiedow@ywcaofstpaul.org if you are interested in providing input, helping plan or facilitate for any of the following opportunities!

  • April Citywide Meeting - Our April meeting will be on the West Side of Saint Paul on Tuesday, April 16th from 10-12.  Planning team will meet late Feb/March
  • Spring Summit - The culmination of the Activator Cycle will include targeted breakout sessions to strengthen data collection and processes for the '19-20 school yr.
  • Summer Institute - A day long professional development opportunity for both youth and adult summer staff.  Planning begins in March for the June 13th event.

Other local opportunities

  • Ignite Believe it. Build it. Conference Edition - Submit a proposal to present at the April 4th-5th Statewide Conference.
  • NorthStar Youth Work Fellowship - Check out the website and sign up for the newsletter to keep updated on the next cohort and consider applying in the future.