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Local Youth Apprenticeship (YA) Coordinators

YA Coordinators are the backbone of the local YA program coordinating all of the efforts of the partners in the local consortium.

YA Program Information

• How does YA compare to other work-based learning programs?
• YA career programs
• Responsiblities in the YA program
• Requirements for YA employment
• Legal requirements governing YA student employment
• Requirements for YA related technical instruction

YA Operations

• Starting a YA program
• YA Program administeration
• Required YA operational procedures
• YA program funding
• Operating a YA program
• Planning for required activities
• Recruit, enroll, and certify YA students

YA Grants

• Matching funds requirements
• How can I ensure my program grant will be awarded?
• Submitting a YA program application and grant

Webinar

• This "Data Analysis to Inform Employer Engagement in Youth Development Programs" webinar describes the types of labor market data you should consider before establishing an employer engagement plan. It also features a promising practitioner who is using data to help formulate long lasting relationships with the employer community.  Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Workforce3One, February 25, 2008.

Training Modules

• "New YA Coordinator Training"  A 90 minute, self-paced, audio Power Point presentation for YA Coordinators new to the job or those seeking clarification on components of the YA program.
  Training Module 1 Correction: Slide 8 audio states 35 consortiums, the correct number is 36, as reflected in the typed text.
  
• "Recruiting new employers for the YA program" A 90 minute, self-paced, audio Power Point presentation for YA Coordinators covering information vital for recruiting and partnering with employers in your consortium.
  
• "Implementing Youth Apprenticeship at Your Worksite" A 60 minute, self-paced, audio Power Point presentation for NEW YA Employers or those seeking clarification on components of the employer role in YA.