Get youth ready for work & life

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One job can change everything

Nearly one in four people aged 17 - 24 are disconnected from school or work. We’re working to change this reality for Bay Area youth.

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Our Mission

To prepare opportunity youth for work and life by providing the jobs, training, education, and support they need to discover and achieve their potential so that they can transition to independent adulthood.

Employment Program

Youth participate in six-month, work-based, paid internships with employer partners representing a diverse range of industries.

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Career Services

Youth receive referrals to job opportunities as well as professional development, career, and support for success.

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Education

Small groups and personalized classes prepare youth to take and pass their high school equivalency exam (G.E.D or HiSET), a springboard for their next education and career moves.

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Our impact

64% of graduates were employed one year prior to program enrollment

74% of graduates were employed three years after program exit

Youth who completed the program have higher annual earnings by an average difference of $5,500

Our Stories

Finding his Prescription for Success

Jason was inspired to pursue a career in healthcare after watching his sister thrive in the field.    “I thought, maybe this could be my chance to do the same,” says Jason, who applied to New Finding his Prescription for Success

“All I Needed Was Hope”

When Audreyana enrolled in college for the first time, she thought she had to do it all on her own. “Having to reconcile the fact that I was alone, whereas “All I Needed Was Hope”

“New Door Has Always Been An Open Door”

Randi, a proud alum of our employment program, took the stage at this year’s Glow Up Awards to share her story—and reminded us all why this work matters. Here’s her “New Door Has Always Been An Open Door”