Empowering the youth of San Mateo County to be successful in their employment goals.
Learn job preparation skills in a classroom environment.
Apply for jobs or an internship in the County of San Mateo.
Apply for a scholarship to jumpstart your higher ed.
Sometimes we know it immediately: our minds race, our bodies tense up, and it takes all our energy to keep from screaming in frustration. But a lot of the time the signs of stress are easier to miss.
This will be a morning filled with inspiration and gratitude. County Manager Mike Callagy, 2020 JFY Virtual Celebration Master of Ceremonies On August 19, we
The concept of “resilience” has been popular for a while now. We’re told that it’s important, that it can help us through challenging experiences. We’re told that if we have it or its cousin “grit,” we’ll be able to overcome anything, everything. But is this really true? And aren’t we just being told to toughen up?
To help youth gain the necessary job skills to be successful in their employment goals.
The SMC JFY began in 1982 serving all youth 14-21 years of age who reside in San Mateo County with employment services. Services do not have specific eligibility or income requirements and we serve all youth regardless of socioeconomic or risk level.
The program is designed to help youth increase their self-esteem and gain important job seeking skills. The youth will master the job application form, learn to communicate more effectively, gain interviewing skills, receive examples of resumes, cover letters, list of references, and thank you letters/emails to employers.
On July 1, 2017, Jobs for Youth moved to San Mateo County Human Resources and we are busy modernizing our program! Jobs for Youth is now mobile, providing employment support while on the go! Search for jobs, internships, and scholarships on the free app, available from the Apps store or Google Play.
We are continuing to honor our past as we embrace the future! We are providing Job Preparation Workshops in high schools, libraries, Boys and Girls Clubs throughout our San Mateo County community. In the Job Preparation Workshops, the youth receive one-on-one support with the goal of attaining gainful employment and becoming responsible adults in our community.
“The scholarship has helped me by covering expenses in college. Thanks for supporting and inspiring San Mateo youth in pursuing higher education and life-long goals!”
“Thank you for all of the support. Thank you for making me able to dream big. I will always stay in touch with the program. The committee sets up a good role model to follow.”
Currently in my third week at New York University, I am excited with how I am taking advantage of each day to push my potential in research, entrepreneurship, and leadership.”
Every dollar donated goes directly to a youth scholarship...
