1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2023 . 2. Purpose The purpose of this Act is to establish or expand activities to— (1) increase access and opportunities for youth to obtain the education and training that youth need to succeed in the labor market; (2) support engagement in and the integration of programs and activities offered during out-of-school-time hours through the workforce investment, education, and economic development systems; (3) improve the quality of the workforce and meet the skill requirements of employers; (4) engage employers in addressing the training, skill, and employment needs of youth and youth jobseekers, and fostering opportunities for connection and economic mobility; and (5) include younger youth in the education and workforce investment activities in an age and developmentally appropriate manner. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Community-based organization The term community-based organization means a youth-serving private nonprofit organization (which may include a faith-based organization) that— (A) is representative of a community or a significant segment of a community; (B) has demonstrated expertise and effectiveness in workforce development; and (C) has demonstrated expertise— (i) in the planning and delivery of education, training, and related activities that are included in a career pathway; (ii) in forging coordination and cooperation between educators and other members of the community; and (iii) in development and implementation of data systems that measure the progress of students and outcomes of career pathways. (2) Covered partnership The term covered partnership means a partnership between— (A) a community-based organization