- This event has passed.
Brookings: Who You Know: The Role of Social Capital in Uplifting Young Americans
May 26, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Brookings is hosting a webcast on Who You Know: The Role of Social Capital in Uplifting Young Americans on Thursday, May 26th, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM.
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?
Click here to learn more and register.
