Our mission
FHI 360’s National Institute for Work & Learning advances solutions in education and workforce systems. We focus on two key drivers of individual well-being – education and employment – to improve lives.
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Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship
As part of NIWL's Apprenticeship Programs, the Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship trains apprentices in youth-supporting fields through 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning and 165 hours of coursework where they learn skills such as positive youth development, coaching, career case management and more. Upon completing the program, apprentices receive a nationally recognized credential from the U.S.…
Defining our culture
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Innovate
We foster a culture of continuous growth and learning to build sustainable capacity.
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Respect All People
We treat every person with dignity and respect to create a supportive environment for individuals and communities.
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Collaborate
We work together to produce the best results for the individuals and communities we serve.
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Deliver With Integrity
We hold ourselves accountable, relying on evidence to produce quality work that partners can trust.
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Our Services
The National Institute for Work and Learning has over 50 years of experience improving lives.
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Partnership Building
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Policy Analysis
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Strategic Planning
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Program Design
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Capacity Building
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Research, Monitoring & Evaluation
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Products & Resources
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Training & Technical Assistance
Areas of Expertise
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Career and college readiness
NIWL designs, delivers and evaluates programs to prepare all students to make informed choices about education and career pathways.
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Justice
NIWL increases opportunity for education and work for young people who have been involved with the justice system and need a second chance.
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Workforce Development
NIWL guides organizations that prepare and educate a highly skilled workforce for the 21st century economy.
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Research & Evaluation
NIWL enables our partners to use data for decision-making and to deploy evidence-driven strategies to achieve their goals.
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Our Current Funders
- Cherokee Nation
- Converse
- GE Aerospace Foundation
- JA Worldwide
- Johnson & Johnson
- Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
- North Dakota's Central Regional Education Association
- PA State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)
- Pascua Yaqui Tribe
- U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. Department of Labor
- Walmart Foundation
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