Pathways of Opportunity Require Partnership
Summer is an opportune time for all youth to strengthen their academic and social-emotional skills to succeed in the school-year classroom. Yet, for older youth, summer is much more than that. It is also an exceptional time to develop key career skills and gain vitally-important exposure to jobs in high-growth industries that align with their interests. For employers and educators, summer is the season to create pathways toward improved workforce diversity to meet the needs of our economy.
The National Summer Learning Association's (NSLA) Summer Jobs and Youth Employment PLC is comprised of individuals representing myriad youth-serving organizations. Our goal is to create pathways of diversity and opportunity for talented, aspiring students of color, and employers who embrace and foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Planned, led, and facilitated by National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) program staff, the PLC:
- Regularly convenes and trains youth development staff across the U.S.
- Holds quarterly meetings, and one all-day in-person retreat at NSLA’s Annual Conference in Washington DC
- Covers key topics such as: Planning, Recruitment, Equity, Evaluation, Policy and Partnerships
- Creates summer internship opportunities for aspiring students of color
Who should join this PLC?
We welcome all stakeholders in the areas of youth workforce development, and summer youth employment, including program providers, businesses, libraries, and educational entities.
Join Our PLC Today!
PLC Team Leader
Dawn Hill , NSLA Field Consultant
Youth Programs & Business Partnerships Manager
City of Charlotte
Email Dawn at thedawnhill@gmail.com to learn how to join the PLC.
Webinar Schedule
March 30, 2022: 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. (EST)
Building a 21st Century Workforce
- A discussion on the impact, and workforce trends that lay ahead: from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration
- Building a Wellness Workforce: Preparing the Mind, Body, and Spirit.
June 29, 2022: 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. (EST)
Moving Ahead Through Training
Through the elimination of barriers comes growth and opportunity. Join us as we take an interactive look at training programs that go beyond next level, including:
- VirtualJobShadow.com
- Skills to Succeed
- Rise to Success
August 31, 2022
7 Habits of Highly-Effective Workforce Programs
Real Programs are only as good as their positive habits. Join us for an interactive discussion on the habits of highly-effective workforce programs. Hear from the pros during our meeting and discuss ongoing management and learning tools to improve an organization's effectiveness.
November 30, 2022
Meet Tomorrow's Global Tech Problem Solvers
Tech giants help us figure out how to use their powers to harness the best technology for our programs and the youth we serve. Meet representatives from Microsoft and Google.