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Meet Essence Gray: Overcoming Trauma and Tragedy to Build a Life of Strength and Service
Quick Take. Essence Gray overcame extraordinary hardships by focusing on her desire to serve her community. With the help of EmployIndy, she completed several training programs, found her footing, and now serves as a Life Coach at the IndyPeace Fellowship where she counsels and supports justice-involved Opportunity Youth. Early Years. From her earliest days, Essence…
Read MoreNew Guidance Addresses ETA Priorities for Youth Workforce Development, Self-Attestation, Paying for Food, and More
Brent Parton, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), issued a Guidance Letter (TEGL no. 09-22) on March 2, 2023, that outlines ETA priorities for WIOA Youth programs, clarifies policies related to the program, and encourages improvements in supportive services. ETA’s core priorities for youth workforce development are 1) advancing equity, 2) ensuring job quality,…
Read More2023 Youth Advisory Council
NYEC has selected 7 outstanding young people to sit on this year’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The YAC is a group of young people (ages 16-24) who advise NYEC on policy efforts, program development, events, and other initiatives. The council is one way that NYEC ensures the voices of young people are being heard and incorporated…
Read More2023 Annual Forum: Transforming Vision into Action – Youth Action Hour Finalists
Youth Action Hour NYEC was honored to continue the annual Youth Action Hour at this year’s Forum. The Youth Action Hour is a mini-grant opportunity for young leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are working to positively impact their communities. Young people are invited to apply each year by sharing about their projects, businesses, and organizations…
Read MoreMarch 2023 Newsletter – NYEC Forum Pre-Conference
NYEC Annual Forum Pre-Conference Calling all conferencegoers! On April 4th, 2023, NYEC is partnering with Persevere, a transformational workforce development organization focusing on expanding opportunities for currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. During the afternoon pre-conference, NYEC and Persevere will work with attendees to problem-solve issues that they are facing to better outcomes for justice-impacted youth…
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