The youth-serving workforce: An economic engine for communities across the country

The youth-serving workforce — mentors, coaches, tutors, and youth development professionals — shapes how millions of young people learn, grow, and flourish in life. Yet it remains one of the most underrecognized forces in our education and workforce systems.

On June 15, Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation hosted a gathering of national leaders and practitioners in Washington, D.C. to explore this topic: The youth-serving workforce: An economic engine for communities across the country.

Participants discussed how our society can better and support this essential workforce as artificial intelligence reshapes career pathways and communities work to build stronger, more resilient local economies. Learn more about ways of getting involved with the college's Youth-Serving Workforce Solutions initiative. Visit the website. 

Watch the video from the event: