What if the key to a stronger, more inclusive workforce starts before college? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Taylor White, Director of Postsecondary Pathways for Youth at New America’s Center on Education and Labor, to explore how youth apprenticeships are transforming the future of work. 
 
Taylor shares her insight as the leader of the groundbreaking Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) initiative, which has been breaking down barriers and opening doors for young people since 2020. 
 
From real-world experience to meaningful career pathways, discover how these innovative programs expand opportunity, bridge the education-to-employment gap, and shape a brighter future for the next generation.
 
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What if the key to a stronger, more inclusive workforce starts before college? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Taylor White, Director of Postsecondary Pathways for Youth at New America’s Center on Education and Labor, to explore how youth apprenticeships are transforming the future of work. Taylor shares her insight as the leader of the groundbreaking Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) initiative, which has been breaking down barriers and opening doors for young people since 2020. From real-world experience to meaningful career pathways, discover how these innovative programs expand opportunity, bridge the education-to-employment gap, and shape a brighter future for the next generation. Show notes More about the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) Subscribe to Barbara's LinkedIn Newsletter

What if the key to a stronger, more inclusive workforce starts before college? In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Taylor White, Director of Postsecondary Pathways for Youth at New America’s Center on Education and Labor, to explore how youth apprenticeships are transforming the future of work. 
 
Taylor shares her insight as the leader of the groundbreaking Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) initiative, which has been breaking down barriers and opening doors for young people since 2020. 
 
From real-world experience to meaningful career pathways, discover how these innovative programs expand opportunity, bridge the education-to-employment gap, and shape a brighter future for the next generation.
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<a href="https://www.newamerica.org/center-education-labor/partnership-advance-youth-apprenticeship/" rel="noopener noreferrer">More about the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA)&nbsp;</a>
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The Optimistic Outlook explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector—the transformation reshaping American industry, infrastructure, and transportation. Each episode looks beyond today’s challenges in sustainability, workforce development, and digital transformation to highlight practical solutions powered by technologies available now. Featuring thought leaders and industry experts, the podcast examines how technology, leadership, and workplace dynamics intersect to shape the future. Episodes tackle urgent questions: How can America reindustrialize? How do we modernize the grid to support the data center boom? How can Industrial AI transform the way we design, build, and operate the physical world? And how do we inspire the next generation of skilled leaders? More than a podcast, The Optimistic Outlook is a platform for meaningful dialogue and inspiration. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring leader, you’ll gain insights and advice for navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing world. Join us in imagining a future where optimism and bold ideas shape how technology builds a better tomorrow.

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