This report describes the third conference on Youth Employment sponsored by the National Collaboration for Youth (NCY) held in Washington, D.C., June 13-14, 1979. An introduction adresses the realities of youth unemployment. NCY goals are then presented. Opening day proceedings summarized include the opening speech; three presentations dealing with the unique role of private voluntary organizations in collaborative efforts to combat youth unemployment; information hour on Comprehensive Employment and Training Act youth programs; two evening session keynote speeches regarding government-business-voluntary organization cooperation and congressional concerns; and a youth caucus which formulated recommendations for youth employment and training programs. These proceedings are summarized for the second day of the conference: presentations of thirteen model exemplary youth employment programs conducted by the NCY Agencies; discussion groups sharing experiences and explorations and a summary of their key recommendations for consideration and action; and the closing presentation and reactions on the future partnership between private voluntary organizations and government. The report concludes with an agenda for action describing NCY responsibilities. Appendixes include digests of the thirteen model programs and a statistical view of youth unemployment. (YLB)