YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Youth Employment Services (Y.E.S.) program is designed to foster pride, dignity and self-worth with at-risk youth, 14-22 years and COVID displaced workers seeking employment, by exploring employment opportunities, providing pre-employment preparation, resume building, interview skills, computer on-line employment searches, volunteer opportunities, job placement, financial management and computer literacy skills. We also provide high school presentations and workshops on employment preparedness, resume building, interview skills, career opportunities, and financial management.
The technology gap is also addressed as many of our clients are new to using technology to advance their careers. Real life applications such as downloading resumes, on-line job application, and job seeking research is taught one-on-one. Our computer lab helps youth access e-mail as many youth do not have e-mail addresses and access to e-mail correspondence from employers. Upon reopening of the Anaheim Office, students may use our technology lab computers for job searches and homework.
The technology gap is also addressed as many of our clients are new to using technology to advance their careers. Real life applications such as downloading resumes, on-line job application, and job seeking research is taught one-on-one. Our computer lab helps youth access e-mail as many youth do not have e-mail addresses and access to e-mail correspondence from employers. Upon reopening of the Anaheim Office, students may use our technology lab computers for job searches and homework.
Executive Summary
YW Strive for Teens is the pilot expansion of YW Strive, a workforce development program that focuses on digital skills. This program addresses chronic poverty, unemployment, and underemployment, which are top issues for youth and young adults across the nation. YW Strive for Teens supports teenage girls (ages 13 -19) in developing the technical skills, interpersonal skills, emotional awareness, and self-efficacy necessary to become the critical thinkers, effective leaders, responsible entrepreneurs, and social innovators of the future. It is offered in a culturally responsive manner with a trauma informed care lens to address intersecting needs of the participants.
Objectives
Project Background
The YWCA Strive for Teens program was designed as a pilot program based on the successful adult Strive Program for adult females. YWCA Strive is a hands-on workforce development and training program in digital skills designed to assist women and people of color who face employment barriers in finding careers and obtaining gainful employment.
YW Strive for Teens is the pilot expansion of YW Strive, a workforce development program that focuses on digital skills. This program addresses chronic poverty, unemployment, and underemployment, which are top issues for youth and young adults across the nation. YW Strive for Teens supports teenage girls (ages 13 -19) in developing the technical skills, interpersonal skills, emotional awareness, and self-efficacy necessary to become the critical thinkers, effective leaders, responsible entrepreneurs, and social innovators of the future. It is offered in a culturally responsive manner with a trauma informed care lens to address intersecting needs of the participants.
Objectives
- Gain and maintain meaningful employment
- Mitigate the impacts of trauma and adversity in their personal lives
- Achieve and maintain financial stability
Project Background
The YWCA Strive for Teens program was designed as a pilot program based on the successful adult Strive Program for adult females. YWCA Strive is a hands-on workforce development and training program in digital skills designed to assist women and people of color who face employment barriers in finding careers and obtaining gainful employment.
Our Office:Anaheim Downtown Community Center
(Virtual Services also available) 250 E. Center St. Anaheim, CA 92805 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday | 11:00 AM -6:00 PM (Virtual Services also available) Phone (714) 956-1182 yesinfo@ywcanoc.org rgomezamaro@ymail.com @yes_ywcaoc |