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Building Back Better: A National Plan for Youth Employment
America's diverse youth face huge economic challenges. The federal government must support them throughout relief and recovery.
Relief is Still Needed. But Where Might Recovery be Headed?
The COVID economic crisis is far from over. Here is a set of considerations for ensuring a comprehensive and equitable long-term recovery.
We Have a Powerful Tool to Flatten the Unemployment Curve
Five ways leaders can act now to make the most of the short-time compensation to help blunt economic fallout from COVID-19.
Strengthening the Health Care Workforce in a Time of Crisis
COVID-19 is stretching our health care system in ways that require creative workforce solutions.
Starting, Supporting, and Scaling Youth Apprenticeship: Tools to Accelerate the Work of Partnerships in the Field
PAYA National Partners have developed a collection of tools to help communities develop and expand youth apprenticeship.
Community College System Drives Youth Apprenticeship Development in New Hampshire
Announcing the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship Grantees and PAYA Network
Nine grantees will expand pathways for high-school age youth to succeed in college and careers.
Growing the Community of States and Cities Leading on Youth Apprenticeship
PAYA Network launches to connect and support a growing network of youth apprenticeship innovators.
States’ Role in Advancing High-Quality Youth Apprenticeship
PAYA National Partner NGA explores the role governors play in advancing quality & accountability in youth apprenticeship.
Adaptability in Youth Apprenticeship: Meeting the Needs of Students and Employers
What’s Next? Exploring the Portability of Learning through Youth Apprenticeship into Postsecondary and Beyond
What is Youth Apprenticeship? Definition and Guiding Principles for High-Quality Programs
Building on national research, PAYA's principles lay out a vision for designing and evaluating effective, equitable youth apprenticeships.