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Reflection on the Day: A Moment to Remember, A Movement to Continue
As part of our 2025 Youth Days, NYEC Board Member and CEO of Arizona Center for Youth Resources, Sharlet Barnett, offered a moving reflection on what it means to gather in Washington, D.C., at a moment when youth voice, policy, and purpose intersect so powerfully. Her words capture not only the energy and urgency of…
Read MoreDC Youth and Young Adult Update 11-21-25
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;…
Read MoreNYEC & Veolia Host Employer Reception and Roundtable to Advance a National Movement Bridging Untapped Talent to Workforce Demand
NYEC, in partnership with Veolia North America, recently hosted an Employer Reception and Roundtable that brought together leaders from aviation, energy, healthcare, retail, construction, and other high-demand industries. The event marked a major step in advancing NYEC’s emerging Youth Champion Employer Council, a national movement focused on Bridging untapped talent to workforce demand. Across…
Read MoreDC Youth and Young Adult Update 10-31-25
News at NYEC: See You Soon at NYEC’s Youth Days in Washington, D.C., from November 5-7, 2025! NYEC is excited to welcome nearly 130 practitioners, community and organization leaders, and young people to bring a voice for opportunity youth to Congress. Attendees will meet with more than 65 legislative offices about the importance of federal funding for our programs and necessary policy…
Read MoreHow NYEC Youth Champion Communities Are Turning Collaboration into Measurable Change
When community leaders from seven Youth Champion Communities (YCC) gathered for NYEC’s September meet-up, one thing was clear: cities are putting the pieces together—youth, employers, schools, and community partners—to form ecosystems that move young people from potential to prosperity. “This hour isn’t just about updates,” said Marie Davis, NYEC’s Strategic Advisor and meeting co-facilitator. “It’s about…
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