This InfoBrief spotlights what youth service professionals and administrators view as important topics for professional development (PD) and the types of challenges that frontline staff encounter while implementing youth-centered services under WIOA. It also provides information about what professional development some youth service professionals currently receive, including the frequency, topics covered, PD providers, and which formats are most common and regarded as most effective. Finally, the brief recommends strategies to enhance and expand professional development that administrators can use to support youth services professionals. The document also includes links to WIOA professional development resources currently available online.
