In this episode of Policy Changes Lives, host Quentin Suffren explores the growing movement among state policymakers to ensure that high school graduates are not only prepared for college, but also equipped with the skills needed to work.

Quentin sits down with Taylor White, director of postsecondary pathways for youth at New America, to talk about youth learning and Partnership to Advance Youth Learning (PAYA) Initiative. They will discuss which states were early adopters of these programs, the challenges they face, and student successes so far.

Tune in to learn more about youth apprenticeships and the important and growing role they will play as states seek to better connect the K-12 education system to postsecondary opportunities and the workforce. of work.

Listen to the full episode here.