National Youth Apprenticeship Summit
A convening for advocates and practitioners who connect high-school aged youth to quality career pathways
Event
This year's summit, presented by CareerWise and the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA), will bring together hundreds of youth apprenticeship practitioners from across the country to connect and to build capacity around strategies that drive success in the scaling of youth apprenticeship programs.
As the host city, Alexandria, VA offers proximity to the legislators and government officials in Washington, DC, that shape the future of apprenticeships. With a strong history of collaboration between education, workforce development, and business, it’s a prime location to host impactful discussions on how we can expand access to quality apprenticeship opportunities.
PAYA Network Members receive $100 off registration. Please email Ivy Sullivan for details.
Agenda at a Glance
Please note: The agenda is subject to change.
Pre-Summit: December 3
Youth Apprenticeship 101
Are you new to youth apprenticeship? Join PAYA for a half-day session and lunch ahead of the Summit for an overview of the fundamental components of high-quality youth apprenticeship programs. Separate registration is required.
Day 1: December 4
8am | Registration, Breakfast and Opening Plenary
10am – 12pm | Breakout Sessions
12pm – 1pm | Lunch Plenary: The Next 10 Years of Workforce Development
1pm – 3pm | Breakout Sessions
3pm – 4pm | Plenary: ROI of Youth Apprenticeships
4pm – 6pm | Happy Hour & Reception
Day 2: December 5
8am | Breakfast and Opening Plenary: Public-Private Partnerships
10am – 11am | Breakout Sessions
11am – 12pm | Closing Plenary: Aligning the Departments of Education and Labor
Breakout Sessions Preview
Policy Mandates Meet Rural Realities
Internet access, transportation issues, and lack of awareness are persistent issues in rural workforce development. Join us to hear from the intermediaries and practitioners that have found practical solutions to supporting youth apprenticeship in rural communities.
Data for Storytelling (Interactive Workshop)
Are you tracking outcomes from your programs or do you need support to improve how you collect and make sense of data? If so, bring your questions to this interactive workshop with Equal Measure, a quantitative measurement and evaluation firm for nonprofits, to harness outcomes data into stories that inspire employer action.
Advanced Manufacturing With or Without CHIPS
Under the Biden Administration, the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act led to a boom in the development of advanced manufacturing workforce development programs. Now, the often erratic decision-making from the current White House has dampened excitement but has encouraged local innovations in this field. Hear from three organizations that have funded and taken this workforce development effort into their own hands.
Apprenticeship in the Skills Development Continuum
AI, increased globalization, and new technologies are changing how we prepare learners for today and tomorrow’s workplace. Hear from experts in Human Resources and Career and Technical Education on what skills employers want for their new hires, compared to what they actually need, from entry-level talent.
Collaborating with Community Colleges
Few organizations are better equipped for developing local partnerships than community colleges. College leaders from rural and urban communities will share how they lead and support high-quality youth apprenticeship programs that meet local labor demand.
Youth Apprenticeship Driving Regional Economic Development
What if apprenticeship could be considered as a tool for driving economic mobility of an entire community, not just one learner? Join us to hear from state and local workforce development board members and leaders that are eager to promote youth apprenticeship as an economic development strategy.