August 23, 2022
Young adults are invaluable members of our labor market and bring critical talent, capacity, skill, and innovation to the workforce. However, many young adults—especially those ages 16-24 from low-income communities—face significant
barriers in the labor market. This factsheet provides resources, key metrics, and more information about how Registered Apprenticeship can support young adults.
Youth apprenticeships are paid work-based learning programs for young people ages 16-24. They feature a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction. What Is Youth Apprenticeship? Youth apprenticeships are apprenticeship programs that are specifically designed…
Learn More About Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning for Opportunity Youth With the support of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Expansion and Modernization Fund, JFF is increasing access to Registered Apprenticeship programs for opportunity youth—young…