Centering Youth in Economic and Workforce Development
Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. (AICP-CM: 1)
Holiday Ballroom 3
Speakers:
- Diana Goldsmith, Senior Specialist, Economic Opportunity and Financial Empowerment Team at National League of Cities
- Briana Evans, Equity & Inclusion Officer for Redwood City, California
- Emily Norris, Youth Engagement Manager for the City of Knoxville, Tennessee
- Gwendolyn Rogers, Mayor of the City of Linden, Alabama
Resources:
Centering Youth in Economic and Workforce Development (presentation slides)
Creating accessible pathways to high-quality careers for young people is a critical strategy to achieve greater economic opportunity for families and communities. Join the National League of Cities to hear from local leaders who have centered youth in their economic and workforce development planning and programming. Panelists will share best practices and learnings from working alongside and in service of creating strong career pathways for young people.
This session is eligible for Certification Maintenance credits with the American Institute of Certified Planners. If you are an AICP member and attend the session in full, you can add credits to your CM log by searching for the “National Economic Mobility and Opportunity Conference 2025” in the CM Search menu and selecting specific sessions from those associated with the event.
