Youth Employment Service (YES) of the
Harbor Area, Inc. is dedicated to teaching youth, ages 14 - 22, the
skills and attitudes needed to get, keep and grow in a job. YES was
founded in 1970 by a group of community volunteers who believed that
employment and the lessons learned from work were critical to young
people's development.
Pre-employment, job readiness, job search
and job retention skills, along with job development and job referral
are the core services offered by YES. The program operates as a walk-in
center, and all YES services are free to youth and
employers.
At YES, young people are introduced to the
world of work and to the skills needed to be competitive in their job
search. Youth are encouraged to take inventory of their talents, skills
and accomplishments, which, in turn, leads to a greater sense of self
confidence and a positive attitude when talking with future employers.
Youth are also encouraged to look at their challenges and to develop
realistic expectations for their initial work experiences.
For many of the youth served by YES,
participation can be a life-changing experience. Through employment,
young people learn responsibility, dependability and social skills which
will carry-over into adulthood, helping them to become productive and
valuable members of the community.
The long-term benefits of early employment
for youth include a higher sense of self-esteem and self-confidence, a
feeling of belonging and contributing to the community, better emotional
and physical health, and financial independence. These benefits
translate into a stronger, healthier and safer community. Youth who are
working are productive and occupied, and the money they earn is spent in
the local community.
Over 42,000 young people have been
provided with pre-employment, job readiness, job search and job
retention skills, and job referral by YES since the program's inception.
More than 26,000 youth have obtained jobs, with estimated earnings of
over $16,000,000.
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