From Pilots to Policy: States Scaling Youth Apprenticeship

From Pilots to Policy: States Scaling Youth Apprenticeship

Utah and Delaware are developing systems to scale youth apprenticeship programs statewide, driven by the recognition of its promise to expand access to high-quality training and jobs.

Across the country, states are demonstrating a greater recognition of the benefits of youth apprenticeship, with programs existing in nearly all 50 states. However, most lack coordinated strategies and infrastructure for large-scale growth.

Recent reports from Utah and Delaware highlight a new trend: states are moving from experimentation to system-building in youth apprenticeship. These reports reveal challenges and opportunities in developing statewide infrastructure.

States are moving from experimentation to system-building in youth apprenticeship.

Key findings from the reports showcase the efforts of Utah and Delaware in developing systems to support youth apprenticeship programs.

Autor's resume: Scaling youth apprenticeship programs.

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New America New America — 2025-10-23