The D.C. Youth Workforce Leaders Academy (YWLA), co-led by IEL’s Center for Workforce Development, is a year-long learning community that provides professional development and training to youth service professionals in the Washington, DC area. YWLA launched in 2014 with a cadre of 15 members who participated in monthly in-person sessions, online discussions and webinars, and peer collaboration with the aim of improving their organizations’ work in youth workforce development. During their graduation ceremony on May 28, YWLA members presented their capstone projects and heard from U.S. Department of Labor Deputy Assistant Secretary Eric Seleznow and D.C. Councilmember Elissa Silverman, as well as each YWLA member. READ MORE…