Young workers

At the Newport News YouthBuild, a holistic approach to job readiness for youth from underserved communities is setting a foundation for career success and strong mental health.

One of our YouthBuild grantees is teaching young people how to build eco-friendly tiny homes. We met up with 19-year-old Roberto C. Fabela to hear about his experiences in the program and the skills he's gained.

We recently spoke to Gomol, a graduate of STRIVE Future Leaders at Café Reconcile in New Orleans, on his experience becoming a professional chef.

A youth job training program helped change Tajay Kelly's life.

We spoke with Brianna, a graduate of the STRIVE Future Leaders program in New Orleans, on meeting her personal and professional goals.

We recently spoke to Sadam, a graduate of STRIVE Future Leaders in San Diego, on his experience building a meaningful career.

Because disability can be a significant barrier to employment, it is critical for mentoring programs to be accessible and inclusive to youth with disabilities.