YO

Building a strong workforce for tomorrow

MISSION: The Youth Opportunity Program is designed to assist youths nationwide living in the enterprise communities in developing the necessary skills to become self-sufficient members of society.

VISION: To provide long-term career strategies that will prepare young people to enter the workforce and achieve self-sufficiency.

OUTCOMES: Creation of a skilled workforce. Linking youths to academic, occupational, and job opportunities. Developing internships and apprenticeships opportunities. Providing a link between literacy and job training. PROGRAM SERVICES: Comprehensive Case Management GED Instruction/Preparation College Preparation Health & Wellness Education Life Skills Training Job Readiness Training Job Replacement Recreational Activities Support Groups Mentoring/Tutoring Computer Training Supportive services such as: -Child Care -Health Education -Transportation -Emergency assistance ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: -Live within the targeted Enterprise Community -14 to 21 years of age -Right to Work documentation ACCOMPLISHMENTS: -Enrollments -Employed -Trained -College/ Jr. College -Vocational/Tech. School -GED SITE INFORMATION -Centers -Community Labs

LOCATIONS: Cities Baltimore, MD Brockton, MA Birmington, AL Buffalo, NY Cleveland, OH Denver, CO Detroit, MI Hartford, CT Houston, TX Kansas City, MO Los Angeles, CA Louisville, KY Memphis, TN Milwaukee, WI Philadelphia, PA Portland, OR Roxbury, MA San Antonio, TX San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA Tampa, FL Tucson, AZ Washington, DC Rural Albany, GA Brawley, CA Crossett, AR Lumberton, NC Molokai, HI Monroe, LA Native American Anchorage, AK Pine Ridge, SF Sacramento, CA Suttons Bay, MI Towaoc, CO Window Rock, AZ

PARTNERSHIPS: Youth Opportunity works in tandem with private and public partners to meet business needs. In addition to these partnerships, collaborations have been formed between local governments, grass root organizations, local businesses, clergy, educators, government officials and public and non-profit agencies with the intent of helping youths develop into productive and contributing members of the society.