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Peer Support Specialist Apprenticeship

As part of the Promising Leaders in the Care Economy (PLACE) Hub, FHI 360’s Peer Support Specialist Apprenticeship partners with the Public Works Alliance (PWA) to train apprentices who have experienced recovery from personal and societal challenges. These include substance use disorder, PTSD, the re-entry process, and many other challenges. This shared experience enables apprentices […]

About NIWLCollege & Career ReadinessWorkforce Development Fact Sheet Community-based Organization (NGOs)EducatorsEmployersGeneral PublicWorkforce BoardsYoung AdultYouthYouth Navigators (Counselors, Parents, Service Providers, Volunteers) English

Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Counselor Apprenticeship

As part of the Promising Leaders in the Care Economy (PLACE) Hub, FHI 360 is partnering with New Ways to Work to develop a Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Counselor Apprenticeship. This apprenticeship equips direct services employers with the resources they need to recruit workers with life experiences relevant to the communities they serve. […]

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Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship

As part of the Promising Leaders Apprenticing in the Care Economy (PLACE) Hub, 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 wherein they learn skills such as positive youth development, coaching, career case management and more. Upon completing the program, apprentices receive […]

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Promising Leaders Apprenticing in the Care Economy (PLACE) Hub

FHI 360’s Promising Leaders Apprenticing in the Care Economy (PLACE) Hub brings together experts in workforce development to expand existing nationally registered apprenticeship programs (RAPs), such as the Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship (YDPA) and develop new opportunities within the care economy such as youth services, peer support, substance-use counseling, and mental health counseling. Upon completion, […]

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Breaking the Cycle: How Two YDPA Apprentices Are Healing Their Communities

“To me, that’s the biggest message with this apprenticeship — this is the perfect way to learn how to change lives.” As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2024, we highlight two Lake County Youth Development Practitioner Apprentices who use their work to break the cycles of trauma and heal their communities: Luis Garcia Jr. and […]

About NIWLCollege & Career ReadinessWorkforce Development Article | Case Study | Overview | StoryPublication Community-based Organization (NGOs)EmployersGeneral PublicPractitionersWorkforce BoardsYoung AdultYouthYouth Navigators (Counselors, Parents, Service Providers, Volunteers) English

Compass Rose Collaborative Fact Sheet

The Compass Rose Collaborative (CRC) brings together FHI 360 and a cohort of partners that will serve justice-impacted youth in a holistic way. Through NIWL-designed training materials, a learn-and-earn working environment, and valuable mentorship activities, the CRC ensures that participants are equipped to thrive in their careers while minimizing further justice system involvement. Read this […]

About NIWLJustice/ReentryWorkforce Development Article | Case Study | Overview | StoryFact SheetPublication Community-based Organization (NGOs)EducatorsEmployersFundersGeneral PublicJustice ProfessionalsPractitionersWorkforce BoardsYouthYouth Navigators (Counselors, Parents, Service Providers, Volunteers) English

Approach to Justice-Impacted Populations Overview

FHI 360’s National Institute for Work and Learning partners with federal, state, local, and Tribal governments, the private sector, and civil society to improve the education and employment outcomes of young adults, ages 18 through 24, during and after involvement in the U.S. criminal justice system. Read this overview of our comprehensive services.

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Going the Extra Mile: A Case Study of Rural Reentry in Arkansas

Going the extra mile: A case study of rural reentry in Arkansas provides an exploration of a rural community in southeast Arkansas that takes a unique, individualized approach to reentering young adults ages 18-24. The received wisdom on rural reentry is that it is generally more difficult than reentry in an urban setting. Phoenix Youth […]

Justice/ReentryResearch & EvaluationWorkforce Development Article | Case Study | Overview | StoryPublication Community-based Organization (NGOs)FundersJustice ProfessionalsPolicy LeadersPractitionersYoung AdultYouthYouth Navigators (Counselors, Parents, Service Providers, Volunteers) English

Careers in Trade eBook

The Careers in Trade guide is an interactive tool that will guide you through numerous trade-related career pathways. You will be provided the opportunity to explore careers in trade, various certification options, an insight into the roles and responsibilities of multiple careers in trade, and connection activities bridging academics and trades.

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2023 NIWL Annual Report

Our work in 2023 highlights our pivotal role as an intermediary organization. In fulfilling our mission to advance access, equity and excellence in education and workforce systems, we focus on bringing people together, listening to our partners and local leadership, fostering networks of support and providing a comprehensive spectrum of services for learning and workforce […]

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