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"Am I guaranteed a job once I finish the program?"

Yes! Within one month of completing training, you will be placed at a job site for a minimum of three months.

Our Mission

Empowerment To Employment (E2E)'s mission is to create pathways to sustainable employment for young adults ages 18-24. It is a comprehensive professional development and skills training, followed by employment placement for the minimum of 300 hours.

About Program

Empowerment to Employment (E2E) provides six weeks of paid, comprehensive professional development and skills training, followed by employment placement for a minimum of 300 hours.

Participants are guaranteed up to 25 work hours per week. As an E2E participant, you will receive six weeks of professional development training as well as continuous support throughout the program. Upon completing six weeks of training, you will receive a stipend, and job placement in the following industries:

  • Nonprofit Support
  • Construction and Trades
  • After School and Social Services Support
  • Hospitality

E2E OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT:

  • Mandatory professional support check-ins once a week for the first six weeks of your employment placement
  • Transportation assistance during your six-week training program and the first two weeks of your job placement
  • Assistance Obtaining a California ID or Driver's License
  • Assistance Obtaining Professional Clothing
  • Referrals to Food Assistance Programs
  • Referrals to Housing Assistance Programs

ONCE EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT ENDS:

  • E2E staff will work with you to help you secure new employment.
  • E2E can provide connections to jobs within the YMCA network.
  • E2E staff support via letters of recommendation and professional references
  • E2E can provide resume and cover letter assistance
  • E2E can provide assistance applying to jobs outside of the YMCA network

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I guaranteed a job once I finish six weeks of training?

Yes! Within one month of completing training, you will be placed at a job site for a minimum of three months.

How much will I earn?

You will earn $17.05 per hour.

HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK CAN I WORK?

Participants will work up to 25 hours per week. Your schedule will be determined by your employer and could be made flexible to accommodate your college class schedule.

WHAT KIND OF JOBS CAN E2E SET ME UP WITH?

  • Nonprofit Support
  • Construction and Trades
  • After School and Social Services Support
  • Hospitality

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MY EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT ENDS?

  • E2E staff will work with you to help you secure new employment. E2E can provide:

    • Connections to jobs within the YMCA network

    • E2E staff support via letters of recommendation and professional references

    • Resume and cover letter assistance

    • Assistance applying to jobs outside of the YMCA network

Join us!

Summer Cohort Training begins in June 2021 (Specific dates times, location TBD). Please complete the interest form and an E2E representative will contact you with more details.

APPLY TODAY!

Meet Our Staff

Susy Dubon

Director of Employment Services

sdubon@ymcasf.org

Troy Reinhard

Employment Specialist

Urban Services ymca

treinhard@ymcasf.org

About Troy

Troy started as a member at Shih Yu-Lang Central back in 2006. He found his passion in music there through "Y Projects". Now he works with transitional age youth developing professional skills and assisting them in achieving their goals.

 

We have other workforce development opportunities that focus on an individual's ability to grow their skills and develop the tools they need for success.

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