Abstract
This document captures highlights of the Brandeis-USDOL/ETA national briefing and action planning sessions in words and photos. A webcast of the entire briefing is available at http://www.cyc.brandeis.edu/Employeducate-support-youth/WebcastbyPanels.html. Technical assistance toolkits and topical briefs are available from the Brandeis Center for Youth and Communities at http://cyc.brandeis.edu/reports/index.html.
An introduction highlights the briefing’s goals and background as well as selected points made by the keynote speakers. The subsequent section summarizes the morning panel presentations, reflecting lessons learned in six cities that have “proven the possible” in terms of creating results-oriented partnerships that employ, educate, and support youth. Next comes a recap of the afternoon discussions - including a funders’/investors’ roundtable, a reflection and action planning session, and a WIOA “readiness” conversation for practitioners and intermediaries. A final section briefly describes the Brandeis University/Walmart Foundation Summer
Youth Employability Initiative from which many of the lessons were drawn. The participant list is also included.