To Sustain our Democracy, We Must Embrace Civic Engagement
Workforce Development
Preparing Our Society for the Challenges of Today & Tomorrow
Becoming a well-rounded and engaged citizen takes years of listening, learning, mentorship and practice — a privilege that, unfortunately, many Americans never receive.
Our Uncommon Assets workforce development program gives participants a combination of soft-skill workforce preparation counseling, traditional liberal arts education and guild-style tradecraft training – all of which helps them understand what it really takes to be part of the solution and not just a spectator of whatever problems impact them.
Beginning with short term internships and continuing through multiple year apprenticeships, residencies and fellowships, our education and workforce development program provides both general and specialized training to prepare participants to eventually be able to make the changes they seek – whether they be at home, at work, in their community or across America. Both young and seasoned program members receive a master-level competency in:
- Personal Skills Assessment
- Opportunity Identification
- Social Impact Advocacy
- Systems Thinking
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Team Building
- Project Design
- Resource Management
- Plus: An ability to teach what they have learned to others. In addition, they gain a deep understanding of why the science of identifying gaps and getting every citizen involved is critical to a self-actualizing society.
- Personal Skills Assessment
- Opportunity Identification
- Social Impact Advocacy
- Systems Thinking
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Team Building
- Project Design
- Resource Management
- Plus: An ability to teach what they have learned to others. In addition, they gain a deep understanding of why the science of identifying gaps and getting every citizen involved is critical to a self-actualizing society.
Canon Elementary student interns created a video for school students, teachers and staff explaining the program and how to get involved.
What to Expect
- Orientation available to public
- Levels include internship, apprenticeship, residency and fellowship
- 16,000 hours completed over 10 years
- Volunteer and paid opportunities
Embark on an Uncommon Journey
This program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be mentored by skilled professionals, learn useful career practices and gain a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind smallMatters Institute.
Embark on an
Uncommon Journey
This program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be mentored by skilled professionals, learn useful career practices and gain a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind smallMatters Institute.