10 years and 16,800 students short: What went wrong with Colorado’s youth apprenticeship program?

Colorado's CareerWise youth apprenticeship program, launched in 2016, aimed to enroll 20,000 students but only reached 1,200 participants, falling short by 16,800. Challenges include businesses leaving due to difficulties working with teens, families undervaluing apprenticeships, and competition from other educational options. Treyvon Greenwood, a high school senior, transitioned from a trade apprenticeship to teaching through the program.