The National Youth Apprenticeship Summit brings together the leaders shaping the future of workforce development, education, and apprenticeship in America.
Hosted by CareerWise and New America, the Summit convenes hundreds of practitioners, policymakers, employers, educators, funders, and innovators from across the country for three days of strategy, collaboration, and action.
As youth apprenticeship continues to gain national momentum, this year’s Summit will focus on the systems, partnerships, and policies needed to expand access to high-quality career pathways for young people at scale.
Whether you are launching a new initiative, strengthening an existing model, influencing policy, or building employer partnerships, the Summit offers practical insight, meaningful connections, and actionable ideas you can bring back to your community immediately.
Why Attend?
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Hear from nationally recognized keynote speakers and thought leaders advancing innovation in apprenticeship, workforce development, and career-connected learning.
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Engage in breakout sessions and hands-on workshops focused on building, strengthening, and scaling effective youth apprenticeship systems.
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Explore real-world examples and implementation strategies from communities across the country working to expand youth apprenticeship.
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Examine the evolving federal and state policy landscape shaping apprenticeship, workforce development, and career-connected learning.
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Connect with leaders across education, industry, government, philanthropy, and workforce organizations who are building the future of talent development.
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Take part in meaningful discussions centered on expanding economic mobility and creating stronger career pathways for young people.
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Review current research findings that strengthen the evidence base and make the case for high-quality youth apprenticeship.
Why Denver?
Denver sits at the center of some of the country’s most innovative work in youth apprenticeship and career-connected learning.
As home to CareerWise and a growing network of employer, education, and workforce partnerships, the city offers a strong example of how cross-sector collaboration can create meaningful pathways for young people while addressing evolving workforce needs.
The 2026 Summit will bring together leaders from across the nation to explore what’s working, what’s scalable, and what’s next for youth apprenticeship — all in a city actively helping shape the future of the field.
Register early – space is limited, and NYAS 2026 is expected to sell out.
Join national leaders and practitioners working to expand opportunity, strengthen talent pipelines, and shape the future of youth apprenticeship.
