YES Helps Young People Prepare for Work and Life…
With Confidence and Clear Direction

Our mission is to teach youth and young adults ages 16-24 the skills needed to secure and maintain meaningful employment, and to offer programs that help young people improve their employability, career choices, and quality of life.

YES serves as a bridge between young adults who are seeking employment and the local business community who are seeking capable and enthusiastic employees. 

Over the last fifty years, YES has served more than 50,000 local youth, at no cost, through our curriculum-based services. Ordinarily our program is delivered in an accessible, friendly environment at our office in Santa Ana, and onsite at schools and nonprofits. Until further notice, all programs are offered online via Zoom.

How We're Changing Lives

Success Stories

“After a lot of rejection, I realized I needed more than just a degree; I needed an outstanding resume to get and ‘ace’ an interview. Then fate came into play. I saw the YES sign, entered the door and knew something incredible was going to happen. I learned how to build an eye-catching resume and how to conduct myself during an interview to convey confidence.

Success Stories

Spirited, sharp and articulate, YES grad Jose Torres exudes the attitude and enthusiasm we’d all like to see in our employees. “I love this job, and it wouldn’t have happened without YES,” he admits. Jose, an 18-year old Santa Ana resident, has had other jobs. But it wasn’t until YES connected him with Ultra Mobile, did he get passionate about work.

Success Stories

YES alum Lauren Buangan used her YES experience to create a video about YES (see video below), showcased at YES’s annual fundraiser, for a film class that won a social issues scholarship. “I take my YES skills everywhere with me,” she explained. “As part of the application process to UCLA’s theater program, which has a 4.2% acceptance rate, an interview was required.

YES Blog: Tips & News

31 Oct, 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast and Youth Employment Service merge to expand and enhance employment resources for Orange County youth and the corporate community
07 Nov, 2022
EXISTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STEPPING DOWN , BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT NAMED INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
15 Jul, 2020
It is common to feel nervous prior and during an interview. The best ways to calm nerves is to be prepared in every way possible. Below are steps to guide you on how to prepare for your interview. Questions to Ask When You Are Called for An Interview: Before your scheduled job interview, it’s good practice to confirm certain information. You can ensure professionalism from the start by asking the right questions. Please see below for a few commons one to ask that will help you be more prepared.
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