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Youth Services

The 2013 Summer Youth Employment Program is now accepting applications!

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The City and County of Denver, Office of Economic Development, Workforce Development, Youth Services administers Youth Workforce Programs for the metropolitan Denver region.  Our mission is to activate and facilitate youth services and programs to engage, prepare, and empower youth to meet the growing demands of a global economy. We strive to develop dynamic partnerships with the community and to construct the workforce of our future, one youth at a time. Youth Services monitors program outcomes, provides technical assistance and program development for our community partners in order to ensure quality services are delivered to participants.  

Youth Employment Program (YEP)
We work collaboratively with five contractors – Denver Housing Authority, Urban Peak, Servicios de La Raza, Urban League of Denver and Flagship Help Center – to meet the diverse needs of job-seeking youth. These programs help youth reach their employment, education, and personal aspirations. Through Career Advising and mentorship youth learn to prepare themselves for the future by setting goals and participating in activities to achieve personal growth. To learn more about our contractors contact our office.

 

Our YEP contractors strive to provide services in the following areas:

  • Encouragement to return to school, pursue secondary education and/or to find permanent employment
  • Reading and Math skill tutoring including GED prep
  • Job readiness classes
  • Career exploration, occupational information and job skills training as necessary
  • Work Experience programs designed to build skills and lead to long term employment
  • Job coaching and employment counseling

 

See our FAQ page for more information on how to qualify for the Youth Employment Program.

The Denver Office of Economic Development is an Equal Opportunity Agency and, in accordance with the Jobs for Veterans Act (Public Law 107-288), the Denver County Workforce Centers provide veterans priority of service for all program services that are directly funded by the U.S. Department of Labor. Accommodations provided upon request.

 

Job Fair/Training Expo

Youth Events are held throughout the metro area. Please contact our office at 720-865-5700 for the most up to date information.


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Success Story

Turning a Career Dream into Reality
Emily Wake - Certified Nursing Assistant
Emily Wake knew since she was a little girl that she wanted to be in healthcare. As she grew up, the Denver Office of Economic Development’s Youth Services helped turn her dream into reality. Read More
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