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.
Youth Apprenticeship 101
Pre-Summit: December 3
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, tickets cost $50.
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. Speakers: Jason Butcher, Reach Higher Montana; Meredith Smith, Alabama Department of Workforce Development, Chris Teale, Managing Editor, Route Fifty
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. Speakers: Matt Closter and Elyse Villanueva at Equal Measure
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. Speakers: Clara Neri-Mejia, Applied Materials and Workforce Solutions; Alexis Flores, Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA), Melissa Stowasser, Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship
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. Speakers: Sarah Heath, State Director for Career and Technical Education, Colorado; Maegan Godoy, Project Coordinator Youth Apprentice; Portia Polk, National Governors Association; Kate Kreamer Advance CTE
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. Speakers: Arlene Vallie, Bunker Hill Community College; Kelli Morris, Calhoun Community College; Kristie Sauls, North Carolina Business Committee for Education