Clients enrolled with Project YES are assigned to a Youth Advisor who provides case management. A Youth Advisor's goal is to create an open relationship with the client where he/she feels comfortable to discuss real issues that are (or have been) an obstacle to obtaining success and accomplishing personal goals. Upon identification of a client's needs, the Youth Advisor works with the client to create a plan on how those needs/issues will be addressed.
Services For Program Participants
Educational Support
GED Prep/Tutoring
GED Testing (Paid for by Project YES)
Educational Counseling
High School Diploma Attainment
Vocational Training
College Transition Services
General Tutoring
Certification and Testing Fees
Project Tech Program (Website Development)
Employment
Paid Work Experience
Pre-Employment Prep
On the Job Training
Job Retention Services
Networking Activities and Events
Direct Job Placement
Resume Preparation
Career Guidance
General
Case Management
Financial Literacy
Healthy Relationships For Young Adults
Mentoring
Counseling
Leadership Opportunities
Community Service
Follow Up Services Up to One Year
Informational Services Video
Eligibility To Participate
17 year old senior high school students and out-of-school youth up to 24 years of age, who live in Stanislaus County are eligible to participate in Project YES. Applicants must meet mandatory eligibility criteria to enroll in the program.
Applicants face a variety of barriers to success, that include but are not limited to:
Basic Skill Deficiencies
Lacking Work Maturity Skills
Being A Young Parent
Having A Disability
Being A Youth Offender
Gang Affiliation
Being A Foster Youth
Low Income
Lacking High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
SOCIAL SECURITY CARD
Card must be signed. (Must NOT be laminated or a receipt for one.)
PROOF OF THE LAST 6 MONTHS OF ALL FAMILY INCOME
Pay stubs, social security, TANF, alimony, child support, disability insurance, unemployment insurance, public assistance, other. (Taxes and/or w-2 will NOT be allowed as proof of income.)
FOOD STAMP CARD
Include this if someone in your immediate family receives food stamps. Must include proof of notice of action.
OFFICIAL OR CERTIFIED COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE, HOSPITAL
RECORD, OR RESIDENT ALIEN CARD
Must be an official or certified copy.
PROOF OF SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
This year’s school picture ID or recent report card.
PICTURE ID
This year’s school picture ID, California ID or California Driver’s License.
FOSTER CHILD INFORMATION
Foster care agreement or letter from social worker. Include this information if you are a foster child.