Youthworks
Building the Next Generation of Community Leaders
ABOUT
YouthWorks is a community-based program for students within the Salt Lake City School District that assists youth ages 15–18 in a pre-employment training and life skills–building environment. Participants engage in a wide array of experiences in which to practice the skills they learn—including drug and alcohol prevention, healthy family lifestyles, résumé writing, and community service.
While youth learn these skills and give back to the community, they earn a bi-weekly stipend of $200, and get guidance on how to handle their first paycheck, establishing good money habits from day one.
YouthWorks focuses on skill development in two areas:
» Life Skills Development – resistance strategies, problem solving, conflict resolution, decision making, communication, goal setting, planning and implementation, team building, positive peer interaction.
» Employment Skills Development – project assessment, planning, development and implementation, cost breakdowns, budgeting, time management and organization, resume writing, public speaking, and computer training.
POSITIVE SUPPORT
Youth participate daily through real work experiences that contribute to the revitalization and beautification of the community. Projects include concrete, rough framing, finish carpentry, painting, landscaping, art murals, fence building, event set-up, clean-up and fundraising. The YouthWorks program provides opportunities to emerging youth who need positive support in the community, at school, with family and peers. The program is designed for youth who are overcoming substance use, gang involvement, court recidivism, school failure and negative family and peer relations.
YouthWorks Program Objectives and Outcomes
» 90% school attendance and passing grades
» Terminate court involvement
» Increased pro-social alternative activities
» Increase drug and alcohol awareness
» Increased leadership skills
get involved
If you have questions about the YouthWorks program contact a member of Community Building & Engagement team or Apply to Sign Up for our next cohort and start changing the world around you.
partner with YouthWorks
YouthWorks collaborates with community partners to provide hands-on learning opportunities that help young people build job readiness, leadership, and life skills. Through project-based experiences and workshops, partners support youth development while making a meaningful community impact.
Interested in partnering with YouthWorks? Complete the form below to get started.