New manufacturing certification program creates a talent pipeline between previously disconnected youth and their future employers PHOENIX, AZ – Young Arizona job-seekers have new skills designed to help them find jobs and to better plan for careers, thanks to the Opportunities for Youth (OFY) Initiative at Arizona State University’s Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. OFY aims to re-engage local opportunity youth, defined as young adults ages 16-24 who are disconnected from work and school.
Read morePHOENIX, AZ – Young Arizona job-seekers have new skills designed to help them find jobs and to better plan for careers, thanks to the Opportunities for Youth (OFY) Initiative at Arizona State University’s Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. OFY aims to re-engage local opportunity youth, defined as young adults ages 16-24 who are disconnected from work and school.
Read moreBrandon Estrada is a recent Graduate of the GateWay Community College Manufacturing Training Program. Brandon was able to use the Opportunities for Youth full-ride scholarship, to complete the program for FREE, receive a certification, continue his education at GateWay Community College (for free), AND get a promotion at work!
Read moreOpportunities for Youth partner, Starbucks and Arizona State University have partnered establish the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, which gives partners (employees) the opportunity to earn a college degree at Arizona State University with full tuition coverage.
Read moreFelix Moran, 25, walks through his old Phoenix neighborhood where he was a disconnected youth. When he was 17 he was sent to prison for burglary and when he was released he struggled to find employment. He is now joining Opportunities for Youth to do outreach to young people facing challenges like he did.
Read moreAt her Y-Achievers GED graduation on April 27th, 2019, Jewel Shidler shared the story of how she discovered her “Pathway to a Brighter Future”! Read Her Story, here!
Read moreAubrey Brookover was homeless when she found support from Opportunities for Youth partner, Starbucks. With the support of her leadership, she has learned how hard work can help you be successful on the "Pathway to a Brighter Future"!
Read moreCarlos Alvarez is a former opportunity youth from Phoenix, Arizona. Who with the Opportunities for Youth Partner, ACYR returned to high school and graduated with his high school diploma! Hear his story, and learn how anyone can overcome their obstacles and be successful in the pursuit of success!
Read moreKristin Ferguson-Colvin and Felix Moran talk about expanding Opportunities for Youth throughout the state of Arizona.
Read moreFelix Moran, 25, walks through his old Phoenix neighborhood where he was a disconnected youth. When he was 17 he was sent to prison for burglary and when he was released he struggled to find employment. He is now joining Opportunities for Youth to do outreach to young people facing challenges like he did.
Read moreListen to Damonte Johnson talk about the importance of believing in your worth, and how Opportunities for Youth helped him discover his worth.
Read moreThe second-annual 100K Opportunities Job Fair and Forum took place on March 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the A.E. England Building near Arizona State University's downtown Phoenix campus.
Read moreFelix Moran, 25, walks through his old Phoenix neighborhood where he was a disconnected youth. When he was 17 he was sent to prison for burglary and when he was released he struggled to find employment. He is now joining Opportunities for Youth to do outreach to young people facing challenges like he did.
Read moreFranks — a visionary, fashionista and second mom to young people finding their way — died Oct. 13 after a six-month battle with glioblastoma, she was 48.
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