"Youth get the opportunity to learn different tasks and get exposure to a broad range of backgrounds they can move on to in the future."
Trina, YAW Employer
"By working with Youth Are Working and hiring a participant, we were able to expand our reach and programs as an organization."
Scott, YAW Employer
"Some of the young people who have worked with us are having difficulties finding their way. It’s great to play a role in helping them find out who they are."
Derek, YAW Employer
"As an employer you get the chance to mould someone who is eager to work. Anybody with that kind of attitude is a benefit to the workplace."
Joseph, YAW Participant
"The best part of being in Youth are Working is the fact that once you’re in, you stay in, even after you complete the program."
"Here at Youth are Working, we provide youth the opportunity to complete related high school courses, giving them the foundation and resources to pursue further schooling."
"Within our program you have the opportunity to gain hands on exposure to a variety of trades related careers through partnerships with local colleges."
"We pride ourselves on our individualized approach of assisting our participants in their daily lives. The one criteria for this program is that participants want to move forward now."
Bradley, YAW Participant
"Being part of Youth are Working has bettered me a person. I am more confident now and can talk to more people. I have even gotten some of my friends involved in the program"
Zac, YAW Participant
"After completing Youth are Working, I am now following my dream of becoming a world class chef"
Glory, YAW Participant
"After graduating Youth Are Working, I went on to receive my Adult Basic Education!"