Happening at NYEC – February Newsletter

NYEC Launches CT Statewide Youth Ecosystem On February 2nd, NYEC proudly launched the CT Youth Employment Statewide (YES) Taskforce, part of the overarching effort to establish a CT Statewide Youth Ecosystem. NYEC proudly launched the CT Youth Employment Statewide (YES) Taskforce, an action-focused working group of an array of youth-serving partners, including state agencies, youth…

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February 2026 Policy Spotlight: Bipartisan Opportunity Youth Caucus Relaunch & FY2026 Appropriations Update

Representatives Bresnahan (R-PA) and Carter (D-LA) Relaunch the Bipartisan Opportunity Youth Caucus Earlier this month, NYEC supported the relaunch of the Bipartisan Opportunity Youth Caucus (BOYC), which is led by Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) and Congressman Troy Carter (D-LA). The Caucus, which was first launched during the 118th Congress with support from the California Opportunity…

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Youth & Young Adult Policy Update 02-20-2026

News at NYEC:   Join NYEC in Houston, TX for Rooted in Action: 2026 Annual Forum! The National Youth Employment Coalition will head to Houston, TX from March 30 – April 1. Attend sessions from our policy track such as Reclaiming Our American Dream: Igniting Youth-Led Advocacy to Combat AI Erosion of Community and Entry-Level Jobs presented by Research and Policy Director…

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Youth & Young Adult Policy Update 02-13-2026

News at NYEC:   Join NYEC in Houston, TX for Rooted in Action: 2026 Annual Forum! The National Youth Employment Coalition will head to Houston, TX from March 30 – April 1, 2026, for our annual convening of hundreds of direct service providers, practitioners, community leaders, employers, and young adults. Across three days, participants will cultivate connections; share…

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Youth & Young Adult Policy Update 02-6-2026

News at NYEC:   Join NYEC in Houston, TX for Rooted in Action: 2026 Annual Forum! The National Youth Employment Coalition will head to Houston, TX from March 30 – April 1, 2026, for our annual convening of 450+ direct service providers, practitioners, community leaders, employers, and young adults. Across three days, participants will cultivate connections; share innovative strategies, proven…

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