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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…

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…