Featured resources
Featured Video
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
-
Innovate
We foster a culture of continuous growth and learning to build sustainable capacity.
Learn more > -
Respect All People
We treat every person with dignity and respect to create a supportive environment for individuals and communities.
Learn more > -
Collaborate
We work together to produce the best results for the individuals and communities we serve.
Learn more > -
Deliver With Integrity
We hold ourselves accountable, relying on evidence to produce quality work that partners can trust.
Learn more >
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.
Search by Topic > -
Justice
NIWL increases opportunity for education and work for young people who have been involved with the justice system and need a second chance.
Search by Topic > -
Workforce Development
NIWL guides organizations that prepare and educate a highly skilled workforce for the 21st century economy.
Search by Topic > -
Research & Evaluation
NIWL enables our partners to use data for decision-making and to deploy evidence-driven strategies to achieve their goals.
Search by Topic >
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
Connect with Us
Want to help us advance solutions in education and workforce to improve lives?