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Engaging Employers in Youth Workforce Development Activities |
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Engaging employers in youth workforce preparation activities is widely supported as a good practice among youth program providers and educators. Here, we explore possible disconnects between stakeholders and the effects these disconnects may have on expanding employer involvement. We also explore strategies to enhance efforts to engage employers youth workforce preparation initiatives and to improve the quality of the experience for employers, program providers, and youth. The findings were derived from interviews conducted in 2003 and late 2005 with youth program providers, educators, employers, and policy experts. Disadvantaged youth attempting to engage with employers through youth program providers have a variety of needs, such as education about workplace expectations and personal relationships that will meet their needs throughout their experience with employers.
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