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Youth Employment Programs
Offered by: Powerful Voices
This program is offered in person.
Address
1620 18th Ave
Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 860-1026
City: Seattle
Phone: (206) 860-2084
Email: info@powerfulvoices.org
Website: http://www.powerfulvoices.org/programs/employment.shtml
OFFERED BY Powerful Voices
AGE
14 — 18
Cost
Who It's For
AGE
14 — 18
YOUTH WHO ARE
Must be enrolled in the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (SYVPI).
Identify as female and be between the ages 14-18.
Must live or attend school in the city of Seattle.
Committed to completing the program and attending weekly sessions.
Aware of and willing to work in the Central District.
Identify as female and be between the ages 14-18.
Must live or attend school in the city of Seattle.
Committed to completing the program and attending weekly sessions.
Aware of and willing to work in the Central District.
Program Overview
Offers three employment programs which develop employable skills such as public speaking, time management, organization, teamwork, and resumes.
ActiveVistas:
The Active Vistas Program meets from February-April. A cohort of 12-14 girls will meet weekly for 12 weeks, 2 days/week, 3.5 hours/session. Through this project, participants will gain exposure to social justice issues affecting girls and women.
They will engage in anti-oppression training's and learn how to use that knowledge to create change. Youth will choose a topic related to girls' safety and health, organize and develop a workshop to be presented at the Powerful Voices youth-led Girlvolution Conference.
During the workshop development process, the girls will develop pre-employment skills in professional work place behavior, time management, teamwork, communication, project development, public speaking, organization, community organizing and facilitation. Girls will also generate resumes and work with a group of mentors on Thursdays throughout the program.
At the end of the program, the agency will host a community celebration to highlight and acknowledge the girls' work and achievements. Youth will earn a stipend of up to $600.00.
Develop your Voice and Speak (DYVAS):
The Develop Your Voice and Speak (DYVAS) Program will meet for 8 weeks, July- August. A cohort of 12-14 girls will meet weekly for 8 weeks, 2 days/week, 5 hours/session. Through this project, youth will work together to create their own media as a form of activism in print and an online zine (an alternative source of media).
Individually, and as a team, girls will produce written and artistic pieces that relate to weekly themes such as identity, sexism, racism and how women are portrayed in the media. The team will create and decide on the name, format, look and layout of the zine, and will choose where they want to distribute it in the community. Through this process, youth will develop pre-employment skills in professional work place behavior, time management, teamwork, communication, magazine piece drafting and development, public speaking, organization, etc.
Girls will also generate resumes, participate in mock interviews and experience a career panel of community professionals. Youth will earn a stipend of up to $550.00.
Job Readiness Program:
The Job Readiness Program will meet for 6 weeks, October-November. A cohort of 12-14 girls will meet weekly for 6 weeks, two 2 days/week, 2.5 hours/session.
Through this project, youth will focus on building job readiness skills and investigating career aspirations. Each youth will increase their skills to find, obtain, and keep a job. Participants will work within a group to engage in team building, goal setting, and a series of job readiness workshops such as resume writing, mock interviews, and financial literacy.
Youth will earn a stipend of up to $550.00. At the end of the program, the Agency will host a community celebration to highlight and acknowledge the girls' work and achievements.
ActiveVistas:
The Active Vistas Program meets from February-April. A cohort of 12-14 girls will meet weekly for 12 weeks, 2 days/week, 3.5 hours/session. Through this project, participants will gain exposure to social justice issues affecting girls and women.
They will engage in anti-oppression training's and learn how to use that knowledge to create change. Youth will choose a topic related to girls' safety and health, organize and develop a workshop to be presented at the Powerful Voices youth-led Girlvolution Conference.
During the workshop development process, the girls will develop pre-employment skills in professional work place behavior, time management, teamwork, communication, project development, public speaking, organization, community organizing and facilitation. Girls will also generate resumes and work with a group of mentors on Thursdays throughout the program.
At the end of the program, the agency will host a community celebration to highlight and acknowledge the girls' work and achievements. Youth will earn a stipend of up to $600.00.
Develop your Voice and Speak (DYVAS):
The Develop Your Voice and Speak (DYVAS) Program will meet for 8 weeks, July- August. A cohort of 12-14 girls will meet weekly for 8 weeks, 2 days/week, 5 hours/session. Through this project, youth will work together to create their own media as a form of activism in print and an online zine (an alternative source of media).
Individually, and as a team, girls will produce written and artistic pieces that relate to weekly themes such as identity, sexism, racism and how women are portrayed in the media. The team will create and decide on the name, format, look and layout of the zine, and will choose where they want to distribute it in the community. Through this process, youth will develop pre-employment skills in professional work place behavior, time management, teamwork, communication, magazine piece drafting and development, public speaking, organization, etc.
Girls will also generate resumes, participate in mock interviews and experience a career panel of community professionals. Youth will earn a stipend of up to $550.00.
Job Readiness Program:
The Job Readiness Program will meet for 6 weeks, October-November. A cohort of 12-14 girls will meet weekly for 6 weeks, two 2 days/week, 2.5 hours/session.
Through this project, youth will focus on building job readiness skills and investigating career aspirations. Each youth will increase their skills to find, obtain, and keep a job. Participants will work within a group to engage in team building, goal setting, and a series of job readiness workshops such as resume writing, mock interviews, and financial literacy.
Youth will earn a stipend of up to $550.00. At the end of the program, the Agency will host a community celebration to highlight and acknowledge the girls' work and achievements.
Registration Details
Referral Required
How To Register
Youth are referred to us through the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative through self referrals, family, friends, school staff, outreach workers, counselors, probation officers, and community organizations.
If a youth is not enrolled in SYVPI please check eligibility and contact the appropriate SYVPI Intake and Referral Specialist for that youths neighborhood network (choose depending on where they live or go to school) to inquire about enrollment.
If a youth is already enrolled in SYVPI and you want to refer them to a specific Powerful Voices program, please contact the Powerful Voices Employment Coordinator. Referral acceptance depends on eligibility and available openings.
Documents required:
- Valid photo ID
- Social security card or a permanent resident card
If a youth is not enrolled in SYVPI please check eligibility and contact the appropriate SYVPI Intake and Referral Specialist for that youths neighborhood network (choose depending on where they live or go to school) to inquire about enrollment.
If a youth is already enrolled in SYVPI and you want to refer them to a specific Powerful Voices program, please contact the Powerful Voices Employment Coordinator. Referral acceptance depends on eligibility and available openings.
Documents required:
- Valid photo ID
- Social security card or a permanent resident card
City: Seattle
Phone: (206) 860-2084
Email: info@powerfulvoices.org
Website: http://www.powerfulvoices.org/programs/employment.shtml
OFFERED BY Powerful Voices
AGE
14 — 18
Cost
