International Social Capital Association (ISCA)

This presentation will focus on the impact of a university-sponsored internship program on the social capital and career aspirations of low-income, traditionally underrepresented associate degree students.

This presentation examines the relationship between migrant entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial ecosystems (support infrastructure for businesspeople), with a particular focus on how they are connected to—or excluded from—these structures.

In today’s shifting economic condition, marked by persistently high interest rates, slowing global growth, and tight talent markets in critical sectors, organizations are under pressure to do more with leaner, more adaptable teams.

Social capital is among the most broadly used concepts in social science. Despite its shared understanding as beneficial resources available from the connections between people, authors vary widely in their conceptualizations of social capital.

Social Capital is the greatness of great cities and great communities. It brings people together to undertake actions of social good, and find a bigger meaning in their lives.

In this webinar, participants will explore the crucial role of social capital in shaping the personal and professional growth of young people.

This webinar explores social capital through a Positive Youth Development (PYD) lens, emphasizing how relationships and networks serve as critical assets that help young people pursue goals and access opportunities.

What if the difference between stalled and soaring careers isn’t more credentials but better connections? In Connections to Careers: How Social Capital Accelerates Progress, Professor Dame Heather McGregor unpacks how purpose‑built interventions can combine social capital (trusted networks, mentors, sponsorship, and visibility) with human capital (skills, practice, and feedback) to unlock opportunity and speed up progression.