Department of Labor

Application deadline: Rolling  The Forest Service Civilian Conservation Centers provide training, mentorship, and work experience to young people ages 16-24 to prepare them to enter the workforce and address the nation’s conservation challenges. At Civilian Conservation Centers, young people can:  Earn a high school diploma or GED  Earn a vocational certificate in over ...

This webpage describes best practices for employers who employ minors under the age of 18. The labor practices include:   Train management  Distribute resources  Build trust  Provide different nametags  Post warnings  Use signage   Spotlight hazards  Learn more.  ...

This webpage highlights scholarships, fellowships, and education programs for different fields of study. Learn more. 

This annual report (PDF, 1141 pages) focuses on the efforts of U.S. trade beneficiary countries and territories to eliminate the worst forms of child labor through legislation, enforcement mechanisms, policies, and social programs. The report presents:   Findings on the prevalence and sectoral distribution of the worst forms of child labor in ...

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is November 13–19, 2023. NAW is a nationwide celebration where employers, industry associations, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, educators, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship.   This year NAW’s theme, “Registered Apprenticeship: Superhighway to Good Jobs,” highlights Registered Apprenticeship ...

This webpage describes places and types of work that are off-limits for young people under 18, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Examples include:  Meat processing and slicing  Power-driven saws  Roofing  Power-driven woodworking machinery  Driving  Compactors and Balers  Explosives  Forklifts and skid-steers  Mining  Logging, forestry and sawmilling  Radioactive material  Power-driven bakery machines  Brick and tile  Working with metal  Trenching and excavation  Learn more.  ...

The Next Level Now (NLN) Collaborative community is DOL’s employment and training hub for delivering technical assistance (TA) to the public workforce system and partners and helping to improve services, quality, and outcomes for jobseekers and employers at the state and local levels. The NLN Collaborative will develop and disseminate ...

This report presents the latest research and evaluation information, evidence-based promising practices, and learning opportunities to improve workforce program outcomes. This edition features a report on the implementation of Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Grants (YARG), an evidence review report of sector-based programs with findings that demonstrate increased employment and earnings, and ...

This report (PDF, 47 pages) describes the state of youth apprenticeship in the United States, reviews existing state youth apprenticeship systems, and describes the organization and partnerships of the Youth Apprenticeship Readiness grantees. Findings indicate the importance of considering how well youth of different ages are represented in the apprenticeship ...

This webpage contains links to YouthBuild resource collections on subjects including apprenticeship, staffing, grant planning, and more to help practitioners strengthen their programs. Learn more.