Sara
Session(s):
Youth Rights at Work: US Department of Labor Session
Sara Hastings is a Unit Chief in the Division of Youth Services at the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA). In her role, Sara oversees the development and delivery of policy guidance and technical assistance of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program aimed at improving the performance of the nation’s youth workforce system. Prior to joining DOLETA, Sara worked at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) focusing on youth workforce development, education and community collaboration. She has also worked as a practitioner in numerous social service agencies supporting homeless and low-income children and families. She holds Masters Degrees in Social Work (MSW) and Public Policy (MPP) from the University of Minnesota.
