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Welcome To Project YES!

We're a youth employment service here to help young adults find employment and opportunities to achieve success. If you're looking for work you're in the right place! Let's begin your journey to success by applying online or by checking out our services.

Welcome To Project YES!

We're a youth employment service here to help young adults find employment and opportunities to achieve success. If you're looking for work you're in the right place!

Let's begin your journey to success by applying online or by checking out our services.

Success Stories

Spotlight: James Madison

"I’m proud to share I’m working at Jiffy Lube. I went through the YES program about a year ago and got this job through the YES job fair! This is seriously THE BEST job I’ve ever had. It has opened my eyes and now I’m looking into trade school to start my career as an auto mechanic! If it wasn’t for the YES program, I would have never even thought about applying at a place like Jiffy Lube. Everyone at the YES program taught me so much and gave me so much confidence!"

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Amy came to YES to better herself and move past a life of gang affiliation.

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Isaac came to YES in immediate need of a job to help support his family.

YES prides itself on helping young adults that come from a number of challenging backgrounds.

Our client Dillon came to us in 2018 looking for a job.

The OCC scholarship selection committee selected YES client Jerry Pacheco Soto for OCC 2018-19 Hazel Cubbon Greenleaf Scholarship.

Youth Applicant

Success Stories

Spotlight: James

Amy
Terry
Tina
Dillon
Jeremy

Sarah came to YES to help her single mother provide for her family.

Even before Sarah was 16, she was determined to find a job. Sarah is one of four children in a single parent family. She didn’t want her mom to struggle to support them. Her desire to help her family, prompted Sarah to join the YES program so she could begin her search for a job. Sarah completed the Employment Skills workshop, impressed her mock interview volunteer, and attended the Personal Finance workshop to receive her certificate of completion in just over one week.

When asked about her biggest take-aways after completing the program, Sarah shared, “YES's program not only helped me find a job, but it built my confidence and my independence as an adult today. The YES program helped me learn the value of money and appreciate everything my mom does for me and my siblings daily.”

Since graduating from the YES program, Sarah has been working at In-N-Out Burger and is currently an Accounting major at Orange Coast College. She plans to transfer to USC to receive her Bachelor of Science in Accounting to become a Certified Public Accountant.

Isaac came to YES in immediate need of a job to help support his family.

Isaac’s family, led by a single, hearing-impaired mother, was in danger of losing their home in just two weeks. YES’ Program Manager, Michelle, flew into action and simultaneously provided Isaac with YES training and connected him with the HR manager at Wyndham Hotel. Isaac landed that job, sparing his family what could have been a devastating and untimely move. Isaac is now able to contribute to his household regularly and he has let us know how happy he is in his new position.

YES prides itself on helping young adults that come from a number of challenging backgrounds.

YES is proud to recognize one client in particular, Peter, who is on the spectrum for autism and had difficulty communicating which made it a challenge in securing a job. After going through the YES program, Peter felt confident and prepared for the interview process. He applied for a position with McDonalds, a long-term YES employer partner. Peter continuously worked with YES volunteers to prepare for the job interview. When the time came, he met with the hiring manager feeling excited and confident. The manager was impressed with Peter’s interview and hired him on the spot. Peter was so excited about his interview that later that day he came back to YES to share the good news with the YES staff and volunteers.

Our client Maria came to us last summer looking for a job.

Since she was only 15 years old at the time, Maria was concerned that her lack of experience would reflect in her interviews with employers. Through participating in the YES program, Maria learned to draw on stories from her life that highlighted her qualifications and experience to interviewers. Maria was encouraged by YES staff to attend the OC Fair hiring event at the YES House for the vendor Tasti Chips .The hiring manager for the company loved Maria and hired her on the spot. This past summer, Maria worked at the OC Fair again, and even took a second job as a hostess at Descanso Restaurant.

The OCC scholarship selection committee selected YES client Jerry Pacheco Soto for OCC 2018-19 Hazel Cubbon Greenleaf Scholarship.

Jerry’s high school journey of self-discovery has led to a confidence he never anticipated. From having to learn English as a first-grader from classmates, to helping support his family financially from a very early age, Jerry has had his share of private difficulties. And, during his earlier years, that got in the way of his academic success. But in high school, he began to realize that education was the road out of the poverty cycle, and he began to challenge himself with classes that would advance his education. Encouraged (and, again, surprised) by his academic success in these tougher classes, Jerry began to feel empowered. He also began to use his new-found voice and organizational skills to make a difference in our community. This success has encouraged Jerry’s desire to achieve academically in order to become a public servant, and to make the biggest impact possible in the larger community. Jerry has momentum, and has become an agent of change, first for himself and now in his community. We can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next!

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