Youth Symposium
New Orleans, LA
November 17-19, 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. Join us at this impactful event to network with workforce professionals who serve youth across the country, share or learn from others’ best practices, create partnerships with other organizations, and learn about innovative programs and potential solutions to issues in your area.
Important Deadlines:
Early bird registration: September 10, 2025
Hotel Booking: November 3, 2025
Standard registration: November 5, 2025
Speakers
Lerone Joseph
Program and Operations Manager Youth Engagement Services
City of Richmond Office of Community Wealth Building
Donna Brake
Manager of Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning
Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Nicole Kaczmarczyk
Central Region Manager of Volunteer Services, Workforce Development
Hartford HealthCare
Cynthia Torres
Assistant Director of Community Development Programs
Atlantic County Government Workforce Development Board
Steven Lee
Director, Office of Student Success and Retention
Workforce Development Lifelong Learning
Schedule at a Glance
Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor
Showcase your brand, build meaningful relationships, and position your organization as a leader in workforce development. Become a sponsor or exhibitor at NAWDP’s Youth Symposium to engage directly with professionals shaping the future of work.