Join the Institute for Workforce Excellence for an informative virtual conversation with the U.S. Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division focused on youth employment, with a special emphasis on expanding and strengthening work-based learning opportunities. Lacey Houle, representing the Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division, will share insights on national priorities, best practices, and emerging trends that support young people in gaining valuable skills and pathways to meaningful careers. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, ask questions, and explore strategies that can be applied in their own communities and programs. Date: Updated to August 20, [...]

Training Description: This comprehensive 3-hour virtual training equips industry partners with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to design, implement, and continuously improve high-quality work-based learning (WBL) programs. Participants will explore the full lifecycle of WBL from understanding foundational elements and employer roles to intentionally designing meaningful learning experiences and evaluating program impact. Ideal for both new and experienced partners, this session blends practical guidance with actionable frameworks to help organizations build structured, compliant, and engaging WBL opportunities that support learner success and strengthen talent pipelines. By the end of the training, participants will be prepared to create impactful WBL [...]