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This year's summit, presented by CareerWise and the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA), will bring together hundreds of youth apprenticeship practitioners from across the country to connect and to build capacity around strategies that drive success in the scaling of youth apprenticeship programs.

As the host city, Alexandria, VA offers proximity to the legislators and government officials in Washington, D.C. that shape the future of apprenticeships. With a strong history of collaboration between education, workforce development, and business, it’s a prime location to host impactful discussions on how we can expand access to quality apprenticeship opportunities.

Please note, ticket prices will increase at the end of the summer.

Breakout Sessions Preview

Please note: these sessions are subject to change

Policy Mandates Meet Rural Realities

Internet access, transportation issues, and lack of awareness are persistent issues in rural workforce development. Join us to hear from the intermediaries and practitioners that have found practical solutions to supporting youth apprenticeship in rural communities.

Data for Storytelling (Interactive Workshop)

Are you tracking outcomes from your programs or do you need support to improve how you collect and make sense of data? If so, bring your questions to this interactive workshop with Equal Measure, a quantitative measurement and evaluation firm for nonprofits, to harness outcomes data into stories that inspire employer action.

Advanced Manufacturing With or Without CHIPS

Under the Biden Administration, the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act led to a boom in the development of advanced manufacturing workforce development programs. Now, the often erratic decision-making from the current White House has dampened excitement but has encouraged local innovations in this field. Hear from three organizations that have funded and taken this workforce development effort into their own hands.

Apprenticeship in the Skills Development Continuum

AI, increased globalization, and new technologies are changing how we prepare learners for today and tomorrow’s workplace. Hear from experts in Human Resources and Career and Technical Education on what skills employers want for their new hires, compared to what they actually need, from entry-level talent.

Collaborating with Community Colleges

Few organizations are better equipped for developing local partnerships than community colleges. College leaders from rural and urban communities will share how they lead and support high-quality youth apprenticeship programs that meet local labor demand.

Youth Apprenticeship Driving Regional Economic Development

What if apprenticeship could be considered as a tool for driving economic mobility of an entire community, not just one learner? Join us to hear from state and local workforce development board members and leaders that are eager to promote youth apprenticeship as an economic development strategy.