Youth Focused

Support youth on their path to meaningful careers with resources built for workforce professionals like you. From best practices and training opportunities to events, podcasts, and expert insights, this hub is your go-to source for advancing your work and making a lasting impact in youth workforce development.

Featured Youth Success Story

From Uncertainty to Opportunity: A Veteran’s Journey to Lockheed Martin

August 12, 2025

When William Bivens Sr. saw a flyer for the CobbWorks PowerUp! Aircraft Structures/Assembler Pre-Apprenticeship Program, he immediately thought of his son, William Jr. At the time, William Jr., a disabled veteran, was struggling to find direction. Though just 70 hours from finishing an audio production certification, he wasn’t sure what path to take.

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Latest Youth News, Resources, and Training

Discover the latest news, tools, and training opportunities designed to support youth workforce professionals and the young people they serve.

Our Youth Focused Events

NAWDP is committed to supporting workforce professionals who serve young people by offering events that highlight innovative practices, challenges, and solutions in youth workforce development.

Our signature youth-focused event is the Annual Youth Symposium, held each fall, which brings together practitioners, thought leaders, and partners to share strategies that empower youth in their career journeys. Attendees gain practical tools, network with peers, and explore cutting-edge programs that improve outcomes for youth across the country.