Youth Employment Services
Youth Employment Services supports young people ages 14 and older as they begin exploring the world of work. The program helps youth identify career interests, develop job-readiness skills, prepare resumes and applications, practice interviewing, and connect to employment opportunities that build confidence and early work experience.
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FOSTER CARE SUPPORT
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Youth Employment Services
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Career Services
Journey connects young people to career exploration, employment preparation, internships, and other opportunities that help them build skills and move toward meaningful employment. Career services include targeted programs that provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and pathways toward long-term career goals.
Catholic Guardian Services delivers Youth Employment Services and the Mentored Internship Program through the Journey Program, its Fair Futures program funded by the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS).
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Mentored Internship Program
The Mentored Internship Program gives young people hands-on work experience paired with guidance and mentorship, helping them build professional skills, confidence, and connections as they prepare for future employment.
Purpose and Progress Initiative (PPI)
Purpose and Progress Initiative is Catholic Guardian Services’ own career-readiness model for young people ages 17 and older who are interested in pathways beyond a traditional four-year college experience. PPI helps participants explore vocational training, credential programs, workforce opportunities, and career pathways through individualized coaching, skill development, and practical planning focused on meaningful employment and long-term economic stability. Top ⌃
