WHAT WE OFFER
Earn while you learn
At YEEE! we equip young people with the knowledge, skills, resources, and drive to become the next socially and critically-conscious, justice-focused, action-oriented contributors to San Mateo County.
Workshops & Trainings
Our job readiness training workshops support youth in gaining the tools needed to enter the workforce
1:1 Coaching & Leadership Opportunities
YEEE! participants receive individual coaching and are given opportunities to grow as a leader in their community
Paid Internship Opportunities
YEEE! participants are paid a stipend-based wage that averages out to $16.00/hr
Field Trips & Site Tours
YEEE! participants are taken on college & career exploration field trips and site tours to learn about different industries
Work—Based Learning Credit
YEEE! participants receive a minimum of 120 work-based learning hours and school credit
Life after High School
Our participants leave YEEE! prepared to accomplish their future goals and aspirations
PROGRAM OVERVIEW & EXPECTATIONS
What to expect
YEEE! summer participants can expect the following:
Eligibility
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Rising 9th-grade to 12th-grade students
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Students attending Sequoia High School District
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Students with lEPs, Disabilities, and Dreamers
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Priority enrollment will be given to students who identify as Black, Latino/a/x, and Pacific Islander
3-Week
Job Training
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Onboarding
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Program Kick Off
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Job Training Workshops
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College & Career Exploration Opportunities
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Academic Counseling
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1:1 Coaching
5-Week
Work- Based Learning Site Placement
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Career Academy or Internship Placement
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Limited Pre-Apprenticeship Placements
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Performance Review
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1:1 Coaching
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YEEE! Portfolio + Showcase
YEEE! Growth Mindset
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120 hours of Work-Based Learning experience
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Paid work experience
($16-18/hr) -
High School Credit
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Meaningful relationships and experiences
Now accepting applications for Summer 2023