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.…

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Defining our culture

  • Innovate

    Innovate

    We foster a culture of continuous growth and learning to build sustainable capacity.

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  • Respect for all

    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

    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.

  • Partnership Building

  • Policy Analysis

  • Strategic Planning

  • Program Design

  • Capacity Building

  • Research, Monitoring & Evaluation

  • Products & Resources

  • Training & Technical Assistance

Areas of Expertise

  • 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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