Youth@work

Youth@Work is a public-private partnership between the City of New Haven, the New Haven Board of Education, Workforce Alliance, the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce and Empower New Haven.  The program provides summer and year-round employment opportunities, workplace exposure and work readiness activities to youth who may be challenged by socio-economic and/or academic barriers to workplace success.
The program targets in-school youth, ages 14-21, who are New Haven residents and/or attend New Haven public schools.  Youth@Work is also a part of the Mayor’s Youth Initiative, aimed at providing young people workplace exposure, mentoring and school and community-based enrichment activities. 
Early work experiences serve as the foundation for future success in the workplace and have proven effective in helping youth to:

1. Establish connections with employers
2. Encourage responsibility and foster independence
3. Develop technical skills
4. Develop communication/interpersonal skills
5. Clarify work values and future work preferences
6. Allows for interaction with caring adults

The 2010 Summer Jobs Program was a great success!  Over 1100 students throughout the city were employed at over 90 public and private work sites.  We thank all of the state and local legislators, public and private funders, participating worksites and other community stakeholders who contributed to the program’s success. 

Fall 2010 Work-Based Learning Experience for Youth Program

1) Non-profit or Public Sector Organizations

1. RFP’s will be available on Monday, September 13, 2010
2. The RFP deadline is Monday, October 11, 2010

2)  Private Sector Businesses

1. We are seeking businesses to offer after-school internship opportunities and part-time work experiences for pre-screened high school students. For more information, please contact Tomi Veale at 203-946-7582. 

3) For Students

1. The Year-Round program does not have an open application process for students.  A student must be referred to the program by an approved year-round worksite.  Applications received outside of the referral process will not be denied, but kept on file.
2. If you are between the ages of 14-21 and are in grades 9 or higher, you may obtain an application from an approved worksite or the Youth@Work office. The student application will be available starting Monday, September 13, 2010.
3. The application deadline is Monday, October 11, 2010. Only completed applications will be accepted. Applications received after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list.

For general information on Youth@Work, please contact Melissa Wilson, Program Assistant at               
 203-946-7582 or yaw3@newhavenct.net