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��Ƶ & ACCT Invite Community Colleges to Apply for Work-Based Learning Capacity-Building Cohort

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��Ƶ & ACCT Invite Community Colleges to Apply for Work-Based Learning Capacity-Building Cohort

��Ƶ and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) invite community colleges to apply for the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Capacity Building Cohort.

Mar 27, 2026

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Youth Apprenticeship Data Framework

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Youth Apprenticeship Data Framework

This tool helps state and local leaders to use data to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of youth apprenticeship programs.

Sep 22, 2021

Joyce Hwang

The PAYA Network: Mapping the Field of Youth Apprenticeship

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The PAYA Network: Mapping the Field of Youth Apprenticeship

PAYA and its national partners look forward to supporting network members as they build high-quality youth apprenticeship programs.

May 20, 2021

Joyce Hwang, Taylor White, Brent Parton

States and Cities Receive Millions in Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grants from the U.S. Department of Labor

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States and Cities Receive Millions in Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grants from the U.S. Department of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor awarded over $42 million in grants to support the development and expansion of youth apprenticeship programs.

Dec 15, 2020

Joyce Hwang

GPS Education Partners Continues to Prioritize Youth in Economic Recovery Strategy

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GPS Education Partners Continues to Prioritize Youth in Economic Recovery Strategy

In Wisconsin, GPSEd’s youth apprenticeship has remained resilient through its strong regional partnerships and linkages to the state system.

Nov 2, 2020

Joyce Hwang

Why Should Employers Invest in Youth Apprenticeship?: INFOGRAPHIC

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Why Should Employers Invest in Youth Apprenticeship?: INFOGRAPHIC

Jun 11, 2020

Joyce Hwang

Youth Apprenticeship Programs Adapt to Meet Crucial Needs in Pandemic

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Youth Apprenticeship Programs Adapt to Meet Crucial Needs in Pandemic

Jun 11, 2020

Taylor White, Joyce Hwang

New Reports Investigate the State of High School Skilled Trades Education

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New Reports Investigate the State of High School Skilled Trades Education

May 27, 2020

Joyce Hwang

Maryland’s Approach to Youth Apprenticeship Expansion: Leverage the Existing CTE Infrastructure

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Maryland’s Approach to Youth Apprenticeship Expansion: Leverage the Existing CTE Infrastructure

In just a few years, MD has launched a strategy for meeting employer workforce needs and providing youth a pathway to and through college.

Feb 28, 2020

Lul Tesfai, Joyce Hwang

Community College System Drives Youth Apprenticeship Development in New Hampshire

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Community College System Drives Youth Apprenticeship Development in New Hampshire

Feb 4, 2020

Brent Parton, Julie Brosnan, Joyce Hwang

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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

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The Fifth Pillar: Where Higher Ed Goes from Here

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������Ƶ & ACCT Invite Community Colleges to Apply for Work-Based Learning Capacity-Building Cohort

Youth Apprenticeship Data Framework

The PAYA Network: Mapping the Field of Youth Apprenticeship

States and Cities Receive Millions in Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grants from the U.S. Department of Labor

GPS Education Partners Continues to Prioritize Youth in Economic Recovery Strategy

Why Should Employers Invest in Youth Apprenticeship?: INFOGRAPHIC

Youth Apprenticeship Programs Adapt to Meet Crucial Needs in Pandemic

New Reports Investigate the State of High School Skilled Trades Education

Maryland’s Approach to Youth Apprenticeship Expansion: Leverage the Existing CTE Infrastructure

Community College System Drives Youth Apprenticeship Development in New Hampshire

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��Ƶ & ACCT Invite Community Colleges to Apply for Work-Based Learning Capacity-Building Cohort