We offer a variety of job training workshops ranging from Soft Skills for Success to Best Employment Practices to provide youth with tools when embarking on a career that is meaningful to them.
The Jobs for Youth Summer Internship Program places JFY Members aged 18-21 in County Departments for 8-10 weeks. Internship opportunities are available in a wide variety of different disciplines. Please visit the Internships page for further details!
We maintain a job board page on our website with employment, internship, & volunteer opportunities that are geared towards youth throughout the County of San Mateo.
Each year, we provide twenty $2,000 scholarships to youth who need support embarking on their higher education journey.
Video created by: Ashley Fong (JFY Scholar/Intern)
Creating an equitable and radically inclusive community for all, regardless of any aspects of our youths’ identities.
Developing the whole person by encouraging the youth we serve to be their authentic selves, and to pursue careers that align with their values, passions, talents and goals.
Creating a safe and welcoming space for all our county’s youth to engage with our workshop offerings.
Offering one-on-one mentoring and support to any youth who seek career guidance.
