DC Youth and Young Adult Update 12-12-25

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;…

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DC Youth and Young Adult Update 12-5-25

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. Submit a proposal to present at the…

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2025 NYEC Youth Days in DC Recap

Youth Days 2025 at a Glance NYEC was honored to host our third annual Youth Days in Washington, D.C., bringing together leaders, practitioners, young people, and partners from across the nation who are committed to strengthening pathways to education, employment, and economic mobility. Over three inspiring days, our network came together to elevate the voices…

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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…

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DC 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;…

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