National Youth Employment Coalition

Capacity building strategies - the Coalition assists its members, as well as the broader audience of local and state practitioners in the Youth Employment field, to improve outcomes for Youth in their communities. The Coalition distills and presents information on effective practices for disconnected and systems-involved Youth, to a variety of National and regional audiences through webinars and conference presentations. In addition, the Coalition works with providers across the country to identify, create, share, and achieve best practices in serving disconnected and marginalized young people.

Research and data - the Coalition works with members, federal agencies, academic institutions, and state/local agencies on research and data projects to help improve outcomes for disconnected, disengaged, and systems-involved Youth in communities.

Policy and advocacy - the purpose of the policy and advocacy of the Coalition is to keep members informed about the latest legislative and regulatory policy developments in Washington, d.c., related to workforce development, education, Youth development, and to orient organizations in promoting youth-focused public policy.

Youth leadership - the Coalition strives to elevate Youth leadership through various engagement strategies and workgroups. Working with young people across the country, the Coalition focuses on building skills, Youth advocacy, education, community action, and social capital for Youth connected the Youth Employment programs.