Youth Empowerment, Entrepreneurship & Employment!
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
What is YEEE!?
Youth Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, and Employment! (YEEE!) is a youth workforce development program rooted in the belief system that education is for liberation.
YEEE!’s mission is to prepare young people in three areas — empowerment, entrepreneurship, and employment.
WHAT WE OFFER
Earn while you learn
Workshops & Trainings
Our job readiness training workshops support youth in gaining the tools needed to enter the workforce
Paid Internship Opportunities
YEEE! participants are paid a stipend-based wage that averages out to $16.00/hr
Work—Based Learning Credit
YEEE! participants receive a minimum of 120 work-based learning hours and school credit
1:1 Coaching & Leadership Opportunities
YEEE! participants receive individual coaching and are given opportunities to grow as a leader in their community
Field Trips & Site Tours
YEEE! participants are taken on college & career exploration field trips and site tours to learn about different industries
Life after High School
Our participants leave YEEE! prepared to accomplish their future goals and aspirations
PROGRAM OVERVIEW & EXPECTATIONS
What to expect
Eligibility
- Rising 9th-grade to 12th-grade students
- Students attending San Mateo County Schools or GED program
- Students with lEPs, Disabilities, and Dreamers
- Priority enrollment will be given to students who identify as Black, Latino/a/x, and Pacific Islander
3-Week
Job Training
- Onboarding
- Program Kick Off
- Job Training Workshops
- College & Career Exploration Opportunities
- Academic Counseling
- 1:1 Coaching
5-Week
Work- Based
Learning Site
Placement
- Career Academy or Internship Placement
- Limited Pre-Apprenticeship Placements
- Performance Review
- 1:1 Coaching
- YEEE! Portfolio + Showcase
YEEE! Growth Mindset
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120 hours of Work-Based Learning experience
Paid work experience
($18-$20/hr)
High School Credit
Meaningful relationships and experiences
Now accepting applications for Summer 2023
Informational Brochures
These online brochures are for participants and partners to get a better and up to date understanding of the program.
Videos, visuals and texts are included.
Students and Families
Program Dates
Past Showcases
Site Partners
Program Dates
Contracts & Forms
Slide Decks
PARTNER WITH US
Become a Site Partner
Host an internship for 1—5 youth.
YEEE! Coalition
YEEE! is San Mateo County’s largest youth employment program formed by a county-wide partnership of school districts, community based organizations, and small businesses.