Career Services
YOUTH WORKFORCE CAREER SERVICES:
The Y Achievers Program provides education and career workforce services for Phoenix youth and young adults ages 14 through 24 and serves to create opportunities for participants to increase their academic and career opportunities preparing them to serve as successful members of their community.
Specific services and resources provided by YMCA Employment and Career Services include:
- One-on-one case management
- Alternative secondary school opportunities
- Free GED tutoring
- Post-Secondary educational/vocational opportunities
- Job Development
- Paid and unpaid work experiences
- Leadership development activities
- Financial literacy education
- Entrepreneurial skills training
Working in a one-on-one capacity, participants develop personal relationships that foster a supportive environment allowing them to learn, grow and achieve at their full potential.
The YMCA Y Achievers program is a proud partner of Arizona@Work and the City of Phoenix. It is funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
For more information, contact Erica Bennett at erica.bennett@vosymca.org
ADULT JOB SEEKERS:
YMCA provides basic employment services to adult job seekers, which may include:
- Resume building and assistance
- Job search assistance
- Interviewing assistance
- Other supportive services
For more information, contact Erica Bennett at erica.bennett@vosymca.org
