Six New States Selected for Youth Apprenticeship Policy Academy
The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship congratulates new states joining NGA's Policy Academy.
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PAYA Renews and Expands Youth Apprenticeship Investments
PAYA reinvests in 10 Sustainability Grantees and makes new awards to six early-stage Development Grantees
Growing the Local Nursing Workforce through Apprenticeship in North Carolina
Across the country, community colleges and health systems are opening doors to nursing careers through apprenticeship.
What Does It Take to Build High-Quality Youth Apprenticeships?
PAYA grantees reflect on the challenges and successes of their youth apprenticeship work.
Five Misconceptions of Youth Apprenticeships
A current youth apprentice dispels myths about the youth apprenticeship earn-and-learn model.
Unlocking Tomorrow’s Talent: Why Youth Apprenticeships Matter Now
The Optimistic Outlook podcast featured Taylor White on an episode about how youth apprenticeships are transforming the future of work.
Meet the 2025 PAYA Youth Council!
The cohort will design and implement projects focused on making apprenticeship more accessible to young people.
The Best of Both Worlds: Announcing a New Project on Degree Apprenticeship
Higher education and apprenticeship each offer many benefits. There is a way to have both at the same time: degree apprenticeship.
Fighting Fire with Apprenticeship: Can California’s Workforce Strategy Help Combat Wildfires?
PAYA Adds 33 New Members to Virtual Learning Network
In February 2025, the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) welcomed new members to the PAYA Network
The Rise of Teacher Apprenticeships: How States Are Leading the Way
How Colorado Is Breaking Down Apprenticeship Funding Barriers
The state is making apprenticeship funding more flexible and navigable for practitioners.
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: A Round-Up of PAYA’s Recent Resources
Interview with Maegan Godoy: A Youth Apprentice
What Does “Youth Apprenticeship” Mean? The Answer, According to Each State
30 states and DC have defined youth apprenticeship—but definitions vary widely, even on basic apprenticeship components.