Senate committee adopts amendment to let 16- and 17-year-olds work in more manufacturing jobs The Committee on Government Organization adopted a strike-and-insert amendment to House Bill 4005, aligning West Virginia prohibited youth employment with U.S. Department of Labor standards and allowing 16–17-year-olds to work in occupations not otherwise prohibited, with safeguards and supervised training for hazardous tasks.

A new amendment could open the door for 16- and 17-year-olds in West Virginia to explore valuable manufacturing jobs while ensuring safety through supervision and training!

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With support from our Youth Workforce initiative, The David's Harp Foundation, Inc. is giving youth the confidence and freedom to shape their futures.

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Teens and Work: What Smart Parents Are Doing Now Teens and work guide for parents: benefits, risks, hours, safe jobs, and youth employment trends while balancing school and part-time jobs.

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Arthur Soriano, founder and CEO of Youth Empowerment, and prospective employee Edgar Juarez Jr. were recently featured on Fox 5 News to share how the organization is tackling youth unemployment as grantees of the 2025 Youth Workforce initiative.

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On International Youth Day, we honor and uplift the work of the 17 San Diego Youth Workforce: Career Pathways initiative grantees, giving young people the tools, support, and opportunities they need to build a more stable and meaningful future.

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Community advocate urges Springfield council to prioritize life-saving initiatives and funding Advocate Naylor calls for equity in funding to support life-preserving community services in Springfield.

In a passionate plea, community advocate Mr. Naylor urged Springfield leaders to prioritize life-saving initiatives, emphasizing that every young person deserves a chance to thrive beyond cycles of violence and trauma.

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DCYF budget plans focus on comprehensive afterschool programs and workforce development DCYF aims to enhance children's services through increased funding for afterschool and workforce programs.

San Francisco's DCYF is unveiling a $124 million budget aimed at transforming youth services, with a spotlight on education and community support!

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