Announcing the 2026-2027 PAYA Youth Council
Meet the 2026鈥27 PAYA Youth Council and the young leaders advancing youth apprenticeship nationwide.
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Making the Case for Youth Apprenticeship: The Appeal to Gen Z
Maegan Godoy discusses four key themes about what Gen Z wants and needs to know about youth apprenticeship.聽...
Beyond Braiding
Readiness Isn鈥檛 Enough. That鈥檚 Why Young People Need Apprenticeship More Than Ever.
Writing for Work Shift, Taylor White makes the case that career readiness isn’t enough and that we need affordable pathways that lead directl...
Career Advising Happens Everywhere 鈥 Is Your State Prepared?
Colorado and Massachusetts are expanding the role of advising to ensure every adult is prepared to support students plan for their future.
Employers Report Four Indirect Benefits of Youth Apprenticeship
Our conversations with six employers found that youth apprenticeships boost purpose, employee growth, training, and collaboration at work.
Don鈥檛 START Now
A Senate apprenticeship bill is a sensible start, but falls short of the system-building investment we need.
Launching a Torrent of Youth Apprenticeships in Florence, Alabama
The LAUNCH youth apprenticeship program in Florence City Schools gives real-world paid work experience that provide...
Building a Career Advising Ecosystem: How States Are Redefining Roles for Student Success
How states are redefining roles in the career advising ecosystem for student career success.