Policy Spotlight: FY2026 Appropriations Update

As Congress advances FY2026 appropriations, several spending bills have moved forward while major packages, including Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), remain unresolved.  According to the House Appropriations Committee, the House approved full-year FY2026 funding in early January for Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment. In addition, earlier action provided full-year funding for…

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Youth & Young Adult Policy Update 01-23-26

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; share innovative strategies, proven…

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Happening at NYEC – January Newsletter

Deepening NYEC’s Youth Housing & Employment Work in Boston For the past two years, NYEC has partnered with communities across the country to address one of the most urgent challenges facing young people today: the intersection of housing instability and employment. Together with local leaders, we’ve mapped assets, identified gaps, and co-created strategies designed to…

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DC Youth and Young Adult Update 01-16-26

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; share innovative strategies, proven practices, and…

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DC Youth and Young Adult Update 01-09-26

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; share innovative strategies, proven practices, and…

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