NIWL Resource HubFunded by the U.S. Department of Justice, the Second Chance Act Post-Release Rapid Employment Program (PREP) used evidence-based trainings to prepare individuals for employment after leaving incarceration in North Carolina through a partnership between FHI 360’s National Institute for Work and Learning, Erika’s Closet, and the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
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Our work in 2025 reflects our commitment to meeting people where they are and building systems that support long-term economic mobility. Whether developing registered apprenticeships, working with corporate partners to build career pathways, supporting individuals returning from incarceration, or helping families navigate career exploration and advancement, NIWL focused on connecting learning to opportunity, and opportunity to stability.
Read NIWL’s 2025 Annual Report to learn more about our commitment to strengthening workforce systems that work for individuals, families, and communities.
Developed and implemented in partnership with the Public Works Alliance and Westcoast Children’s Clinic, the Community Health Worker (CHW) Apprenticeship offers a comprehensive career path that ensures a high standard of training in both practical experience and classroom learning. Through the apprenticeship, participants are better able to serve as health advocates for their communities.
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BTE is a two‑year experience designed to help students confidently move from high school to real opportunities in STEM careers. In the first year, students complete a structured 40‑hour STEM-focused pre‑apprenticeship that offers hands‑on activities and builds essential
foundational skills. This pre‑apprenticeship is aligned with registered apprenticeship pathways that students can pursue after graduation, but choosing an apprenticeship is completely optional. The pre‑apprenticeship empowers students with practical skills and meaningful experiences that open doors to future possibilities.
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NIWL’s programs serve youth and young adults in career exploration, workforce development, and education to career transitions – all to serve the greater workforce environment in a way that benefits workers, learners, and employers. Read the full overview to learn more.
Esta guía de carreras en enfermería te ayudará a determinar qué puedes hacer en la escuela secundaria para prepararte para una carrera en enfermería, a identificar las opciones educativas después de la secundaria para convertirte en enfermero(a), a comprender los distintos tipos de títulos en enfermería que puedes cursar y a echarle un vistazo a las responsabilidades diarias de algunas especialidades de la enfermería.
FHI 360’s National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL) provides support to education providers, workforce trainers, and their local partners to improve education and employment outcomes for youth aged 18-24 involved with the criminal legal system. Using a statistical lens, this document details the impact of NIWL’s five U.S. Department of Labor-funded Compass Rose Collaborative re-entry programs operating between 2017 and 2024.
Next Engineers inspires young people to pursue engineering through hands-on activities, skills development, and career coaching. Funded by the GE Aerospace Foundation, the $45 million, 10-year program equips young people with the tools and the opportunity to advance along the pathway towards a career in engineering.
FHI 360’s team of education and workforce development experts designed programs to propel students towards further engineering education, developed a library of teaching and learning materials, and currently manages a network of organizations worldwide that delivers these programs alongside GE Aerospace and GE Vernova volunteers.
For Second Chance month, we spoke to Olivia Murphy, who serves as senior career coach (and now youth program manager) for The Spot: Young Adult Opportunity Center in Louisville, KY. The story highlights how KentuckianaWorks navigates the challenges of life after incarceration, and how their impact encourages people to embrace second chances.
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Our work in 2024 highlights our pivotal role in workforce development across the country. In fulfilling our mission to advance solutions in education and workforce systems, we establish partnerships, expand economic opportunities through work-based learning, foster employee engagement, and provide a comprehensive spectrum of services for learning and workforce development.
Read NIWL’s 2024 Annual Report to learn more about our work to strengthen our partners and forge connections so that we can all reach our fullest potential.
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