youth development by design
Aspirations incubator
fellow
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Issued to

Meg Taft

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Credential Verification

Issue date: July 9, 2025

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Issued by

Rural Youth Institute

Type

Certification

Level

Foundational

Format

Hybrid

Duration

9 months

Description

Aspirations Incubator Fellows have completed a 9-month training module facilitated by the Rural Youth Institute grounded in the 9 Foundational Concepts of Youth Development by Design best practices.

Skills

Using Data to Inform Practice

Empowerment and Agency in Program Design

Individualized Approaches to Supporting Youth

Practices to Promote Deep Understanding of Youth

Cohort-based Community Building

Asset Recognition and Strengths-based Approaches

Culturally Relevant Practices to Encourage Belonging

Creating Dynamic and Adaptable Program Structures

Developmental Focus to Supporting Youth

Earning Criteria

Other

Completion and formal presentation of Final Capstone Project