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Youth Barista Program
Offered by: FareStart
HybridCamps/ClassesCareer Exploration & Job Training Career ExplorationYouth EmploymentJob Skills TrainingAcademicsCredit Retrieval
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Last updated:
June, 2022
This program is offered online and in person.
Address
1818 Yale Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Days & Times
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Who It's For
AGE
16 — 24
YOUTH WHO ARE
Applicants must be:
- Age 16-24
- Unstably housed (homeless, housing program, staying with friends/ family, foster care, shelter, served a notice to vacate, staying in a overpopulated house)
- Legal to work in the US
- Available to train 20 hours per week for eight weeks
Low Income
- Age 16-24
- Unstably housed (homeless, housing program, staying with friends/ family, foster care, shelter, served a notice to vacate, staying in a overpopulated house)
- Legal to work in the US
- Available to train 20 hours per week for eight weeks
Program Overview
Our Youth & Young Adult Barista program is designed to train people 16 – 24 who are looking to gain skills by working with expert baristas to support them in finding a good job or internship. We offer students wraparound support services to assist them on their pathway towards personal stability and economic mobility.
Here’s how we will support you every step of the way:
- Earn money
- High school credit (Education Advancement Track)
- ORCA card (Job Readiness Track)
- Food worker card
- Chromebook to participate and keep after graduation
- Customer service training
- Training with expert baristas and references to aid in helping graduates find their next job or internship
- Provide support and referrals to social service organizations
- Program is free of charge
Program requirements
- Age 16 to 24
- Low income, experiencing homelessness or unstably housed
- Ability to train 8 hrs/week for 6 weeks (Education Track)
- Ability to train 10 hrs/week for 7 weeks (Job Readiness Track)
Registration Details
COST & PAYMENT
$1
How To Register
Call 206.854.4221 or email [email protected] with questions or for information.
