Youth Employment Services Program
Location
9720 Eighth Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98106
United States
Hours
Contact
Youth Employment Program (YEP)
This program is in partnership with Starbucks to help our targeted youth and young adult clients ages 16-24 (15-year-olds are also eligible) have the opportunity to engage in a Customer Service Excellence Training Workshop to help them build, grow, and develop skills in customer service that is needed not only in hospitality, cafes, and retail but every job field out there.
We teach the workshop class of the following learning objectives that satisfy the curriculum in a classroom setting: What is customer service, teamwork/team building, time management – punctuality, handling good or bad customer service then going deeper into job readiness toward resume/cover letter writing and job interview preparation.
Youth Opportunity Navigation Program
This program helps to target our youth and young adult clients ages 16-28 (15 years old is acceptable) in providing road map navigation on college/career exploration towards success. Our Youth Opportunity Navigation provides the following services: Full-Time/Part-Time employment coaching/navigation. Preparing resumes and writing cover letters, Job interview preparation, Short-Term training programs, College/University scholarship referrals and navigation, Internship/Apprenticeship referrals, and more.
Allison from Seattle MariTime Academy talking with clients
Clients meeting with Allice from ACRS
Greenbridge Youth Resources Providers Brunch
HUGE turn out at the Youth Jobs and Resources Fair
Jen from Kohls talking with a client about job
Marissa from Coalition For Drug Free Youth talking with youth about Drug Prevention Programs
Mina and Olivier talking with South Seattle College Partner and Seattle MariTime Academy
Namos from SW Boys and Girls Club and Rasheed with KC Parks and Rec talking with youth about teen programs
Quynh from WCDA talking to clients about programs and awareness in White Center
Seatac Airport Partner talking about Airport Job Opportunities
Tara from Bath and BodyWorks talking with clients about seasonal hiring positions
Youths gathered in the hallway at the Youth Jobs and Resources Fair
YWCA Regional Director Mike talking with YWCA employees
Youth Employment Program
- NO prior work/education experience required
- "TEAM" approach to learning
- Introduction to Café Operations
- Job Search, Resume & Cover Letter Tips
- Certificate of Completion and an incentive for participant’s commitment and dedication at the end of the program
- Transportation help is available
Youth Opportunity Navigation Program
- King County Public Housing and White Center/South King County Residents, ages 16-28 (15-year-olds are also eligible)
- Free Greenbridge parking on site
- Accessible by King County Metro route 60, 128, and 131
