Youth Opportunities Unlimited’s Post

These Y.O.U. participants are spending their summer working with Argonaut to clean up the Edgewater Marina. The teens learn special skills, earn a paycheck and make a positive impact on their community. These are just one of the many unique experiences available through our Summer Youth Employment Program. #youcle #SYEPcle

Our youth at Richmond Heights recently volunteered at the monthly drive-through food pantry held at the Community Center. Our Public Service Academy offers participants the chance to rotate through five departments within the City of Richmond Heights – Fire, Police, Recreation, Service and the Mayor’s Office. Throughout the summer, these teens will experience a unique inside look at the many government public service careers. #youcle #SYEPcle

Shoutout to the newest participants of our Pathways to Careers Construction Program! These young adults will spend the next months learning the construction trade with hands-on experience and training.

Youth Opportunities Unlimited is proud to be named a 2024 Top Workplace by The Plain Dealer 🏅Based entirely on employee surveys, we are honored to make the Top Workplaces list two years in a row.

🏅Tomorrow (June 21) is the last day to submit nominations for the 2024 Brenda Stark Award! Consider nominating an extraordinary frontline youth development worker from the Northeast Ohio nonprofit sector. The application is available at https://lnkd.in/gaNjj8NW #youcle #brendastarkaward #youthdevelopment

Today, we pause to honor and celebrate Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history. On this day in 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of the long journey towards freedom, justice, and equality. As we reflect on this day, Youth Opportunities Unlimited reaffirms our commitment to promoting equity, inclusion, and opportunities for all youth. Our office will be closed today as we join the nation in commemorating this important milestone. Let’s use this day to educate ourselves, support Black communities, and strive for a future where freedom and justice are realities for everyone. #Juneteenth #youcle

Earlier today, we held our kickoff event for Building Great Futures, a joint initiative between Y.O.U. and Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. Now in its seventh year, eight teens will spend the summer learning about construction and rehabilitating two houses. #youcle #SYEPcle

🌞 Exciting News! 🌞 Youth Opportunities Unlimited is thrilled to announce the start of our Summer Youth Employment Program! 🌟 Starting today, just over 1700 young people in our community will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, develop new skills, and build a brighter future. Our program offers: ✅ Paid Work Experience ✅ Financial Literacy Training ✅ Mentorship and year-round follow-up Join us in celebrating the incredible potential of our youth by looking back on last year in pictures! 🎉 Together, we’re building a stronger, more empowered community. 🔗Stay tuned to our social channels for exciting stories and updates on the summer work experiences! #YOUCLE #SYEPCLE

With that, the 2023-24 JOG season has come to an end �� Eight CMSD schools — including Lincoln-West School of Global Studies — recently held their End of Year Celebrations for the Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates Program. Students spent the year learning crucial career readiness skills as they prepare for success after high school. Check out our blog post for more info! #jobsforohiograduates #youcle