Empowering Youth and Tomorrow’s Talent: Turning Afterschool Programs into Sustainable, Revenue-Generating Work-Based Learning Pathways

Afterschool programs are uniquely positioned to meet employer talent needs while expanding career access for youth. This session explores how employer partnerships can be structured to create meaningful work-based learning experiences that improve youth outcomes, strengthen local talent pipelines, and generate sustainable revenue to support long-term program growth.

In this session we will –

Identify strategies for engaging employers as long-term partners to co-create youth-centered work-based learning experiences aligned with workforce demand.

Design scalable afterschool pathways that improve youth career outcomes while generating sustainable, employer-supported revenue.

Apply practical tools and partnership models to strengthen local talent pipelines and position afterschool programs for long-term growth.

This session is facilitated by Fred Lumpkin, CEO, Work for Tomorrow