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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…
Read MoreReflection 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 the…
Read MoreDC Youth and Young Adult Update 11-14-25
News at NYEC: NYEC Youth Days 2025 Recap! From November 5-7 NYEC welcomed 130 workforce practitioners, community and organization leaders, and young people to Washington, D.C. to bring a voice for opportunity youth to Congress. 27 teams of attendees met with 83 Congressional offices, advocating for federal funding for our programs and necessary policy changes. Thank you to all who participated this year, we’re excited to…
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