Description: The Connecting Point Employment Services department offers the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps program. The program is focused on hiring youth ages 16-30 to work with local nonprofits or government agencies in the areas of COVID-19 recovery, food insecurity, and climate action. #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps has three core goals:1. Increase employment for underserved youth across California2. Develop meaningful public service career pathways3. Enhance the capacity of local governments to address challenges in the key areas of food insecurity, climate action, and COVID-19 recovery https://www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/youth-jobs-corps/ Through the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps program, nonprofit organization or local government agency employers can connect with eligible job applicants and expand their workforce while the Youth Job Corps program pays for training. The program: Places trained interns that match the needs of employers Pays an intern's wages for up to six months while employers provide role-specific training Provides interns with coaching and support for the duration of the internship Is open to both English only and Spanish only speakers
Eligibility: The #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps focuses on hiring youth who may not have access to traditional career-building resources. Priority will be given to youth applicants ages 16-30 who:Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program.May have difficulty finding employment.Are low-income.Are unemployed and/or out of school.Are or were justice-involved.Are in or transitioning from foster care.Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system.Source: https://www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/youth-jobs-corps/
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