Department of Labor launches Youth Employment Works!

United States Department of Labor sent this bulletin at 03/08/2023 12:08 PM EST

Department of Labor launches Youth Employment Works!

 

VIRTUAL

Thursday, March 09, 2023 11:00 AM ~ 4:30 PM ET

Every young person deserves access to quality career pathways and work experiences, and a smooth journey through the workforce system. With the right training, supportive services, and development opportunities, early work experiences can change the life trajectory of a young person. This special event will launch the Youth Employment Works (YEW) strategy, an initiative centering youth and young adults ages 14-24 at the heart of the workforce development conversation.

 

#YouthEmploymentWorks

 

DESCRIPTION

Watch the event LIVE!!! www.dol.gov/live Thursday, March 9th at 11am!

 

11:00 a.m. | Welcome! DOL’s Youth Employment Works Strategy Launch

  • U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Walsh

11:20 a.m. | Panel Discussions

  • Building Pathways to Good Jobs for Youth & Young Adults
    • Featuring: American Federation of Teachers, CareerWise, New America, U.S. Department of Labor Chief Evaluation Office
  • Federal Agencies – Centering Youth and Young Workers
    • Featuring: U.S. Departments of Labor, Commerce, Education, and Transportation

12:45 p.m. | BREAK – LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

1:45 p.m. | Panel Discussions

  • Lived Experience – A Conversation with Young Workers
    • Featuring: Job Corps Student and Tradeswoman
  • No Wrong Door – Paving a Way for Systems Change [2:15 p.m.]
    • Featuring: National Job Corps Association, National League of Cities, National Youth Employment Coalition, YouthBuild USA
  • Sector Partners – A Critical Role [3:00 p.m.]
    • Featuring: Annie E. Casey Foundation, Jobs for America's Graduates, John Hancock, North America's Building Trades Union

3:45 p.m. | BREAK

4:00 p.m. | Call to Action on Youth Employment                                   

  • U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Walsh and Deputy Secretary Su joined by U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Graves

4:30 p.m. | Adjourn

 

*Agenda subject to change

 

MODERATOR(S)

Join Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. Deputy Secretary Julie Su, and other federal, non-profit and industry leaders for the launch of the Youth Employment Works strategy.