About YWDF

Mission: The Youth Workforce Development Foundation (YWDF) is dedicated to fostering the future generation of the American workforce by establishing sustainable youth talent pipelines that bridge the gap between education and industry. Our commitment lies in bolstering programs that empower individuals with the personal, workplace, and technical skills for both personal and professional success.

The Youth Workforce Development Foundation (YWDF) is an organization dedicated to fostering the next generation of the American workforce. Their mission involves creating sustainable youth talent pipelines that bridge the gap between education and industry. YWDF supports programs that empower individuals with personal, workplace, and technical skills for both personal and professional success. They are involved in initiatives such as the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), connecting employers and schools to offer apprenticeships in high-growth industries, contributing to workforce development and economic growth. Additionally, YWDF focuses on addressing equity issues, strengthening partnerships among the workforce system, education, and businesses, and providing mentoring opportunities for apprentices in various fields, including diesel mechanics.