Leveraging WIOA Flexibility: North Carolina’s Big Bet on Youth Apprenticeship
How governors can use WIOA reserve funds to strengthen career pathways and accelerate workforce development priorities.
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Reducing Risk: State Approaches to Insurance and Liability in Work-Based Learning
States have adopted policy to ensure young people and businesses are adequately protected to participate in work-based learning programs.
What the Federal Government Can Learn From Maryland’s New Apprenticeship Funding
Maryland’s incentive funding demonstrates how pay-for-performance models can prioritize quality and equity in apprenticeship.
Making Workforce Pell Work for Registered Apprenticeships
Proposed regulations make it easier for Registered Apprenticeships to access Workforce Pell, but programs shouldn't overlook traditional Pel
Details Matter in DOL’s New Pay-for-Performance Strategy
The new apprenticeship funding model needs guardrails to promote quality programs and equitable outcomes.
$98 Million Federal Funding Opportunity Through YouthBuild
How the DOL is working to expand pathways for opportunity youth through pre-apprenticeship.
Celebrating the Education & Work Teams’ Impact at New America
In six short videos, partners and current and former staff share how New America has made an impact in the education and work sector.
Turning Insight into Action: How Youth Apprentice Voices Shape the Future of Apprenticeship
Four PAYA Youth Council members explore how youth perspectives can advance apprenticeship in the United States
Youth Apprenticeships in Rural America: Reach Higher Montana & CareerWise Eagle County
PAYA Youth Council member Ev Zaruba explores the challenges and opportunities of rural youth apprenticeship.
Designing the Blueprint of Youth Apprenticeships, According to Youth Apprentices
Three members of the PAYA Youth Council share their big ideas about what makes a strong apprenticeship program
DC Youth Apprenticeship Programs Can Heal the Health Care Industry Shortage
Washington, DC announces new programs that offer young people more employment opportunities, including high-demand careers in health care.
From Pilots to Policy: States Take Steps to Build Systems for Scaling Youth Apprenticeship
States are moving from pilots to policy, building coordinated systems to scale youth apprenticeship in Utah and Delaware.
Signing Days Are for Youth Apprentices, Too
Signing days celebrate youth apprentices committing to career pathways with strong community and employer support.