Youth and Young Adult Policy Update 4-10-26
April 10, 2026 News at NYEC Recapping NYEC’s Annual Forum: Rooted in Action: Thank you to everyone who joined us in Houston, Texas, for NYEC’s Annual Forum! More than 300 attendees learned from one another and from our amazing speakers about how to create better ecosystems for young people. Houston Mayor John Whitmire joined us…
Read MoreNYEC, JUMP, and the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition Unite for Justice-Impacted Youth
Houston, TX · April 1, 2026 Rooted in Action: The National Youth Employment Coalition, JUMP, and the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition Unite for Justice-Impacted Youth How bold cross-sector collaboration is building real career pathways for young people who have too often been counted out. First-chance hiring Justice-impacted youth Cross-sector collaboration Lived experience leadership Workforce…
Read MoreA Historic Day for Youth Opportunity: Houston Mayor John Whitmire Proclaims National Youth Employment Coalition Day
Houston, TX · April 1, 2026 A Historic Day for Youth Opportunity: Houston Mayor John Whitmire Proclaims National Youth Employment Coalition Day Celebrating the 2026 NYEC Annual Forum and our extraordinary local partners Official Proclamation Mayor John Whitmire officially proclaimed April 1st as National Youth Employment Coalition Day in the City of Houston, honoring NYEC’s…
Read MoreNational Youth Employment Coalition advances the future of youth workforce at Annual Forum: Featured Remarks from Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Department of Labor Senior Director, Maria Syms, and national workforce leaders.
MEDIA ADVISORY: National Youth Employment Coalition advances the future of youth workforce at Annual Forum: Featured Remarks from Houston Mayor John Whitmire, Department of Labor Senior Director, Maria Syms, and national workforce leaders. WHO: The National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC), alongside national and local leaders in workforce development, policy, and industry. WHAT: 2026 NYEC Annual Forum — a national convening…
Read MoreYouth and Young Adult Policy Update 3-27-26
News at NYEC: See You in Houston! The National Youth Employment Coalition will head to Houston, TX from March 30 – April 1. Attend sessions from our policy track such as Partnering for State Impact presented by Bert Quintanilla, Director of Development at Education to Employment, Caroline Roberts, General Counsel and Senior Director of Policy at Children At Risk, Fedora Galasso, Director of Practice at Texas Network of…
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