Resource: Connected By Design
Embedding Youth Apprenticeship in High School Pathways Will Help Deliver on its Promise
In today’s economy, the bridge between the classroom and a career needs to be stronger than ever. A new report from ESG and the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) explores how youth apprenticeships are becoming a vital strategy for connecting students to high-value workforce opportunities.
While youth apprenticeship is one of the nation’s fastest-growing educational trends, many programs still operate in isolation from formal high school pathways. This report highlights how states and districts can intentionally weave apprenticeships into the student experience—ensuring young adults earn paid work experience, portable credentials, and transferable college credit simultaneously.
Check out the full report below, as well as the recording of a webinar conversation about this work with Mary Taylor of the Kentucky Department of Education, Kathleen Mathers of ESG, and Erica Simon of New America.
