
Aug 18, 2026

32
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The Educator’s Guide to Youth Apprenticeships with Dr. Heather Handler
In this episode of College & Career Readiness Radio, Dr. Heather Handler, author of The Educator’s Guide to Youth Apprenticeships, shares what she has learned building youth apprenticeship programs that connect K–12 schools, industry, and postsecondary education. She explains how schools can find the right industry partners, prepare students for the workplace, align credentials with employer needs, and create systems that give students meaningful experiences before they make major decisions about their futures.