Youth & young adults

Career pathways for ages 14 to 24

We serve young people in school and out of school who want a clear path to a good job. Our approach follows each young person from first assessment to steady employment.

Teenagers studying together at a library table

  1. Assess

    Interests, strengths and skill levels with a standardized assessment.

  2. Plan

    An individual service strategy with clear education and career goals.

  3. Learn by working

    Job shadows, internships, paid work experience and on the job training.

  4. Get hired

    Job search skills and placement with employers in growing industries.

  5. Follow up

    Coaching after hire so the job lasts and the next step is clear.

Career exploration

Labor market information and career research matched to each young person.

Paid work experience

Internships, job tryouts and on the job training with local employers.

Job search & placement

Resumes, interview practice, informational interviews and employer matching.

Job coaching

Support after hire so young workers learn the role and stay employed.

Postsecondary transition

Help enrolling in and staying on track with college or training.

Life skills & transportation

Budgeting, routines, transit training and driver's permit preparation.

Who we focus on

Our services are culturally responsive and offered in each young person's preferred language, with interpreters arranged at no cost to participants.

Youth with disabilitiesBlack, Indigenous & youth of colorFoster & former foster youthJustice involved youthParenting youthEnglish learnersOut of school youthSuburban Ramsey County youth

Career pathways

HealthcareConstruction & tradesInformation technologyTransportationGreen jobs

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