The Power of Us Workforce Survey is the first-of-its kind national survey of youth-serving professionals, designed to explore, define, and elevate the work of youth-serving professionals. The resulting data can be used to inform policy, practice, and research to support the youth-serving workforce. Our Co-CEO Aleah Rosario was a key advisor and served on the core team for the campaign.

CALIFORNIA DATA VISUALIZATIONS

In December 2023, PCY created these data visualizations with help from Public Profit. These graphics show responses from California respondents.

There is a dual story of respondents saying that on the one hand they agree with seeing themselves as part of the youth field and feel they belong, and yet 65% say that pay and benefits are something they would change.

Perceptions of Experiences on the Job

Power of Us Meaning Making Sessions

Unlocking Insights Together

PCY has teamed up with Public Profit to further analyze and make meaning of California-specific data. These 2-hour sessions will include interactive data analysis activities to process the findings and understand how the data reflects the voices and experiences of staff, especially those in direct service positions. These sessions will create a unique space for a variety of expanded learning professionals - from front-line staff to organizational leaders, funders, and advocates - to discuss the data and identify key insights to inform policy and practice opportunities to address workforce issues.

Interested in hosting a Power of Us Meaning Making Session?

Please contact Aleah Rosario at aleah@partnerforchildren.org to learn more about hosting a Power of Us Meaning Making Session.

PCY helped to facilitate the first Meaning Making Session with preliminary data from California at the National Afterschool Association Convention in March 2024.