Youth apprenticeship in Georgia: experiences and recommendations
Around the world, apprenticeship training is primarily targeted at youth and young adults. In contrast, only a few states in the US have successfully used apprenticeship to support youth employment and training. This report examines the experiences and successes of the state of Georgia's youth apprenticeship program. Georgia youth apprenticeships are operated by the state's high schools in collaboration with local employers. Youth apprenticeship coordinators report that the greatest barrier to expanding youth apprenticeship is forming partnerships with employers. Employers involved with youth ... Show more
Authors: Lerman, Robert I.; Kuehn, Daniel; Shakesprere, Jessica
Published: Washington, District of Columbia, Urban Institute, 2019
Resource type: Report, paper or authored book
Physical description: 43 p.
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