State Policy Playbook To Advance Youth Apprenticeship

Youth apprenticeship is a strategy for building a more inclusive economy by creating affordable, reliable, and equitable pathways from high school to good careers and college degrees. It is a structured work-based learning program that connects the educational needs of students with the talent needs of industry. This state policy playbook lays out several actions that can foster high-quality youth apprenticeships. Some actions include establishing new mechanisms to engage employers; reducing logistical, regulatory, and financial barriers to employer participation; and leveraging existing resources while identifying new ones.