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Congressional Hearing Highlights Path Forward for WIOA Reauthorization A recent House Education and Workforce Subcommittee hearing examined the future of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and what modernization of the nation’s workforce system could look like. Members on both sides of the aisle acknowledged that WIOA, last updated in 2014, has played a…

NYEC Youth Champion Employer Spotlight From Skills to Careers: CVS Health Builds Pathways to Opportunity Across the country, employers are stepping up to create real, accessible pathways to meaningful careers—and CVS Health is leading the charge. Through its Workforce Innovation & Talent Centers (WITCs), CVS Health is expanding access to hands-on training that prepares individuals…

A national showcase of youth-led solutions turning bold ideas into real change. Each year, the Youth Action Hour shines a spotlight on the creativity, leadership, and bold ideas emerging from young leaders across the country. We receive an incredible range of applications—each proposing innovative solutions to challenges facing young people and their communities. After a…

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 Activating Employers in the Policy Arena on behalf of a National Youth Employment Strategy presented by Kevin Hickey, NYEC Board Chair and…

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 Shaping Policy, Shaping Futures: The Power of Youth Advocacy for Impact and Career Growth presented by Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of What We…