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#K12 #highereducation #highered #experientiallearning #apprenticeship #instructionaldesign

Youth Apprenticeship in Rural America: Challenges and Opportunities A former youth apprentice analyzes the challanges and benefits of two youth apprenticeship programs in rural areas.

#Rural #youth #apprenticeship programs are transforming student career preparation and proving that rural programs can strengthen local economies. Discover rural apprenticeship success strategies from two case studies🔗 buff.ly/hn0fVIz

#YouthApprenticeship #RuralEducation #CommunityImpact

Connected and Thriving: Youth Apprenticeship and Opportunity Youth This report explores why youth apprenticeship could be a favorable option for keeping youth connected to school and work and what it would take to realize the promise of youth apprenticeship.

Across the country, #YouthApprenticeship is growing. But how can it reach its own potential?

💡 Here, we’re sharing exactly why policymakers, funders, and practitioners should invest in program quality and work to expand access for the young people who will most benefit.

Connected and Thriving: Youth Apprenticeship and Opportunity Youth This report explores why youth apprenticeship could be a favorable option for keeping youth connected to school and work and what it would take to realize the promise of youth apprenticeship.

Millions of young people face barriers to education and work, but many find real promise in #YouthApprenticeship.

📄 Our latest report details how these programs can transform their pathways to adulthood—but only if designed to be inclusive and high-quality.

Connected and Thriving: Youth Apprenticeship and Opportunity Youth This report explores why youth apprenticeship could be a favorable option for keeping youth connected to school and work and what it would take to realize the promise of youth apprenticeship.

Youth #apprenticeship can help young people stay connected to school and work—but access and quality matter.

🥾 Here, our first report of 2026 explores what it takes to make #YouthApprenticeship an inclusive pathway to adulthood.

Do you have a business that is looking to create a pipeline of skilled, loyal talent, while reducing recruitment costs? Youth apprenticeships may be for you. Thank you to T.E.S.T. Inc. for your support and testimonial!

#YouthApprenticeship #WorkBasedLearning #ReachHigherMontana #TESTInc

For months, the Council collaborated to design projects that expand access to #apprenticeship for young people. Now, they're ready to share their insights!

So meet us downtown to learn about this important work and to speak with them about how #YouthApprenticeship has impacted their lives.

A dark teal graphic that promotes and in-person event titled, "PAYA Youth Council Lunch Symposium" at New America on November 18 at 11:30am

This week, join our #YouthApprenticeship team for a lunch symposium with the #PAYA Youth Council—a dynamic group of current and former youth #apprentices from around the country.

🗓 TOMORROW
🕦 11:30am
📍 Washington, DC
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Six New States Selected for Youth Apprenticeship Policy Academy The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA), an initiative of New America, congratulates Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington on joining the National Govern...

📣 Shoutout to MD, MT, NC, SD, UT, and WA!!

They've been chosen to participate in a special #YouthApprenticeship academy led by the @natlgovsassoc.bsky.social. Each state will receive a $50K grant—plus coaching and peer support—to expand paid, on-the-job learning for students in high school.

There are currently youth apprenticeship opportunities open around the state, including the Telecom Equipment Installer Apprenticeship at T.E.S.T., Inc. in Western Montana.

Find out more by contacting Jason Butcher - JButcher@ReachHigherMontana.org.

#YouthApprenticeship

PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.

Also worthy of your vote is a panel that introduces the #SXSWEDU community to power of #YouthApprenticeship!

🔗 VOTE HERE to send our newest #PAYA grantee, North Carolina Business Committee for Education, to the big stage!

Youth Apprenticeship Program Expands with New Offerings and Partnerships Youth apprenticeship program fully staffed with diverse offerings for high school students.

The Marshfield Utility's recent meeting unveiled exciting expansions in their youth apprenticeship program, now fully staffed and brimming with new opportunities for high school students!

Click to read more!

#MarshfieldWoodCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #YouthApprenticeship #EmployeeRecognition

New Coalition with States and Industry to Champion More Apprenticeships for Young People - CareerWise USA CareerWise and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) alongside a broad coalition of partners today announced the launch of the Education and Apprenticeship Accelerator, a groundbreaking effort aim...

ICYMI: CareerWise joined forces with 6 states, labor unions, and employers to create the Education & Apprenticeship Accelerator -- a bold push to expand paid youth apprenticeships. Learn more: www.careerwiseusa.org/news-media/n...

#YouthApprenticeship #EarnAndLearn

Wow! 🤩 The 6th cohort of nursing youth apprentices at St. John's United in Billings. Thank you to St. John's for your continued support and partnership!

From left to right: Franci Duray, Summer Kennedy, Alyssa Robertus, Rylee Drescher

#YouthApprenticeship #StJohnsUnited #BillingsMontana

Marshfield hosts annual business brat fry to appreciate local enterprises The Marshfield community served 900 brats at its annual business appreciation event.

Marshfield's annual brat fry brought together 31 local businesses, serving up 900 brats and strengthening community ties while highlighting youth apprenticeship opportunities!

Learn more here

#MarshfieldWoodCounty #WI #MarshfieldCommunity #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #YouthApprenticeship

ICYMI 👀 Last week #SB845 a bill co-sponsored by NextGen to expand youth apprenticeship programs in CA passed through the Senate Labor Committee! 🎉 Hear from CareerWise USA’s Executive VP Ryan Gensler why #YouthApprenticeship is important. ⤵️

Harrison County showcases new water apprenticeship program to support local talent Clarksburg Water Board highlights successful youth apprenticeship program improving local water operations.

Exciting changes are coming to Harrison County schools, including the launch of Liberty Middle School and enhanced special education services to support every learner!

Learn more here

#WV #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement #HarrisonCountyEducation #YouthApprenticeship #SpecialEducationSupport

State-Level Approaches to Youth Apprenticeship Webinar attendees will learn about the many varied youth apprenticeship definitions in 2025—which states have adopted them, what major trends have emerged, and how definitions can impact program struc...

🔔 STARTING SOON: Our policy expert @nancywithanl.bsky.social will discuss how different states define #YouthApprenticeship differently.

Join us to learn what's trending across states and how these varied definitions shape the way programs are structured and ensure quality as they scale.

Dane County school districts vote to dissolve consortium for youth apprenticeship funding Member districts seek to withdraw from consortium due to fiscal agent concerns and funding discrepancies.

The Waunakee Community School District is on the brink of a major change as they consider dissolving the Dane County School Consortium to secure better funding and support for youth apprenticeship programs.

Get the details!

#WI #CitizenPortal #EducationFunding #YouthApprenticeship

Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship supports the success of efforts in states and cities to expand access to high-quality apprenticeship opportunities for high school age youth.

And click here to learn about the Partnership to Advance #YouthApprenticeship, our growing initiative that links learners with local employers across the country—and puts them on a low-cost path to valuable credentials and careers.

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"If we were able to seize the energy that young people bring—we'd be able to accomplish far more than we realize."

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Here, our postsecondary pathways for youth director @tcwhite1.bsky.social describes how #YouthApprenticeship programs are transforming the #workforce.

Catch the podcast below!

National Endowment for the Arts bends the knee “The NEA announced that they will restrict their support only to artwork that abides by and complies with Trump-prescribed censorship.”

National Endowment for the Arts bends the knee

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By: Ashleigh Rogers

Narrated by Sam Shick

#urbanartworks #challengeamericagrant #YouthApprenticeship #artsfunding #supportthearts #artistsforjustice #tricitieswa #artcommunity #nationalendowmentforthearts

Panel at New America's office on March 19 titled "What's the Next Evolution of Career Preparation?" featuring speakers Walter Simmons, Catherine McConnell, Kathleen deLaski, Sophie Nguyen, and Mary Alice McCarthy, and Jubei Brown-Weaver

"College isn't for every person. It wasn't for me. And I'd tell all the young peers like me: go, chase that #YouthApprenticeship opportunity."

To close out our panel event, Jubei Brown-Weaver shares how his life changed when he first learned about an alternative to the traditional #college journey.

Event promotion for an in-person book chat on March 19 at 4pm EST titled "What's the Next Evolution of Career Preparation?" featuring speakers Walter Simmons, Catherine McConnell, Kathleen deLaski, Sophie Nguyen, and Mary Alice McCarthy

Who needs #college anymore?? …let’s debate!

Join us NEXT WEEK for a spirited in-person discussion about whether traditional #HigherEd still prepares students for today’s jobs—and where #YouthApprenticeship and other career prep programs fit in.

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What Is Youth Apprenticeship? (And Why Should I Care?) SXSW EDU 2025 Schedule | Youth apprenticeship is an earn-and-learn model that is gaining momentum across the U.S. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of young adults aged 16-24 parti...

First, “meet up” with our #YouthApprenticeship team—and their #PAYA apprentice—to learn how leaders can adapt #apprenticeships to offer high-quality postsecondary pathways for young people.

🗓️ Monday, 3/03
🕐 1pm CT
📍 Downtown Hilton, Room 410
🔗 schedule.sxswedu.com/2025/events/...

🧡 Headed down to Austin next week?

Join us as we introduce the @sxswedu.com community to the world of #YouthApprenticeship, present new ideas about the use of #EdTech in #EarlyEd, and discuss new models of employment for students in #college.

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