Advancing Youth Apprenticeships in the Philadelphia region by building equitable and inclusive talent pipelines from school to work.
A project of ApprenticeshipPHL and a network member of the Partnership To Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) led by New America, Philadelphia PAYA is a learning collaborative focused on sharing best practices and increasing understanding of Youth Apprenticeship models.
What is a Youth Apprenticeship?
A Youth Apprenticeship begins for the apprentice in high school, combining skills learned in the classroom with work experience through a Registered Apprenticeship program. Young people are hired and begin working in their apprenticeship during high school and remain with their employer after graduation.
Build a Youth Apprenticeship
Philadelphia PAYA can provide technical assistance to businesses looking to build an apprenticeship and partner with Career & Technical Education programs. We also have connections to national partners who provide support for Youth Apprenticeships in healthcare, cybersecurity, and other industries. Contact us if you’d like to explore more.
Successes we love!
Universal Audenried Charter School: Medical Assistant Registered Apprenticeship
In collaboration with District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund and Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., Universal Audenreid Charter School developed a career pathway into a Medical Assistant Registered Apprenticeship. Students move from high school education and pre-apprenticeship training in Health Related Technology into jobs as Medical Assistant Registered Apprentices.