When: Thursday, May 26, 2022, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. EDT
What: The ability to create and seize opportunities for upward mobility often relies not only on individual skills and knowledge but also on social networks—in other words, who you know. The role of social capital has received increasing attention from policymakers in recent years. But what is it? How can we measure it? And above all, how can social capital be used to increase the chances of upward mobility for young Americans, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds?
On May 26, the Center on Children and Families will host a solutions-oriented event to consider these questions. The event will open with a presentation and discussion of a new research report focused on social capital and access to higher education. A panel of practitioners will follow, discussing how their respective organizations leverage social capital to support marginalized young people.
Join this important conversation about the important role of social networks in sparking economic mobility for upcoming generations. Viewers can submit questions by emailing events@brookings.edu or on Twitter with the hashtag #WhoYouKnow.