Gender Equity in High-Quality Youth Apprenticeship: A Deeper Dive into the PAYA Data
Recent PAYA data show how youth apprenticeship can provide access to economic opportunities to help reduce gender g...
Center on Education & Labor
The Center on Education & Labor explores the changing relationship between education, social mobility, and economic security—with the goal of promoting shared prosperity and middle-class renewal.
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Our work spans the education-to-career continuum, with special initiatives focused on supporting young adults, strengthening community colleges, expanding access to apprenticeships, navigating the future of work, and advocating for policies that improve the quality of jobs. We work directly with communities to identify barriers to economic mobility and to develop policies and practical solutions that reflect their needs and aspirations.
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This summer, education, workforce, and healthcare ecosystems leaders will convene at Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina
In-Person
9AM – 1PM EDT
Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeship
Experts
Mary Alice McCarthy
Senior Director, Center on Education & Labor
Shalin Jyotishi
Founder and Director, Future of Work and Innovation Economy Initiative
Iris Palmer
Director, Community Colleges
Taylor White
Director, Postsecondary Pathways for Youth
Amanda Ballantyne
Senior Fellow for Workers and Technology
Erica Simon
Deputy Director, Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship