Competency Development


Generations Together is committed to professionalizing the intergenerational human services field. To support this effort, Generations Together:
  • Collaborates with other universities in reviewing competency-based courses designed to prepare students to become professionals in the intergenerational field.
  • Convenes competency-based training institutes to enhance the skills of practicing intergenerational professionals.
  • Works with high school faculty in developing curriculum experiences that prepare high school graduates for intergenerational work.
  • Promotes the establishment of uniform intergenerational performance standards by examining the competencies common to successful practitioners.


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