Youth
Youth Symposium
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025
NAWDP’s Youth Symposium has become one of the largest annual gatherings of workforce development professionals serving youth, with more than 900 attendees from across the country.
30 Minutes of Excellence – May
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025
From its humble beginnings in 2006, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Indiana has grown into the largest program in a 38-state network, serving students through more than 250 school- and…
Next Steps: Helping Youth and Workforce Professionals Thrive After Training Program Transitions
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025
As workforce programs evolve, both young people and the professionals who support them face critical transitions. This listening session brings together workforce professionals, youth advocates, educators, and individuals with lived…
From Uncertainty to Opportunity: A Veteran’s Journey to Lockheed Martin
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025
William Bivens Jr., a disabled veteran unsure of his next steps, took a chance on CobbWorks’ PowerUp! pre-apprenticeship program. With hands-on training and support from WorkSource Cobb, he completed the…
NAWDP Opens Nominations for Annual Youth Workforce Awards
Tuesday, Jul 15, 2025
NAWDP is accepting nominations for the 2025 Youth Workforce Awards, to be presented at the Youth Symposium on November 17–19 in New Orleans. Submit by 5:00 pm CT on August…
Opening Doors to Opportunity for Underserved Youth
Tuesday, Jul 08, 2025
At Moraine Valley Community College, Tonesha Sanders and the team are building partnerships with employers to...
Call for Presenters: RFP Now Open for the 26th Annual NAWDP Youth Symposium
Monday, Jun 23, 2025
Shape the future of youth workforce development—submit your session proposal for NAWDP’s 2025 Youth Symposium by July 20!
Make Increasing and Strengthening Support Systems a Critical Component of Your Employment Counseling
Saturday, May 03, 2025
As depressing as it may sound, everyone who serves dislocated workers should Google job loss and death. You will find an endless amount of entries and studies that show how […]
Training Generation Alpha: Strategies for Workforce Development Professionals
Friday, Mar 28, 2025
As Generation Alpha—those born from 2010 onwards—begins to approach working age, workforce development professionals face the challenge of preparing for a generation that has been immersed in technology since birth. […]
EP06: Mentorship That Matters: Building Youth Career Confidence
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025
Dr. Scott Brewster shares mentorship strategies to help youth navigate career choices, build confidence, and access resources for success.
Team Oregon Build Receives National Program of the Year Award
Friday, Feb 21, 2025
Congratulations to Team Oregon Build, NAWDP’s 2025 Workforce Program of the Year! This hands-on learning initiative has empowered 5,000+ Oregon students with trade skills while tackling real-world challenges like housing…
Youth on Your Workforce Board: Can It Work?
Friday, Jan 10, 2025
As we get older, it’s common to feel more out of touch with the younger generation entering the workforce. We may try to relate to them by recalling our own […]
EP04: A Champion for Youth: NFL Legend Darrell Green’s Journey to Workforce Development
Sunday, Dec 29, 2024
NFL legend Darrell Green joins “Workforce on the Mic” to share his journey from the field to workforce advocate. Hear how he’s empowering youth and bridging communities through Eckerd Connects,…
EP03: Adulting for Beginners: Leading Youth in Workforce (LIVE from the 2024 NAWDP Youth Symposium) Part 1
Monday, Dec 09, 2024
Welcome to LIVE from the 2024 NAWDP Youth Symposium - Part 1, a special two-part podcast series recorded straight from this year's NAWDP Youth Symposium.
LeeAnn Weaver Hayes Receives National Youth Workforce Professional of the Year Award
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
LeeAnn Weaver Hayes has been named NAWDP’s 2024 Youth Workforce Professional of the Year! Learn how her passion for healthcare and education is opening doors for young people in underserved…
Connected Lane County Receives National Youth Program of the Year Award
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
Connected Lane County has been named NAWDP’s 2024 Youth Program of the Year! Learn how their Elevate, Navigate, Spark, and Excelerators programs are breaking barriers and creating career pathways for…
Nacho’s Restaurant Receives National Youth Employer of the Year Award
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
Nacho’s Restaurant has been named NAWDP’s 2024 Youth Employer of the Year! Discover how this San Angelo favorite, led by Simon Rincon, is helping young people build skills, gain experience,…
Improving Academic Standards to Support a Vibrant Workforce
Wednesday, Jan 10, 2024
Edward L. Gagne highlights rising youth dropouts and the crucial role GED/HiSET programs play. He urges...
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