Oakland’s Most Experienced Youth and Young Adult Employment Training Agency

YEP’s guiding vision is that all Oakland youth and young adults will have the necessary work history, experience and soft skills to be self-sufficient, stable, and engaged members of our communities.

Job Training

YEP provides a range of job training opportunities for young people ages 14 to 24.

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Job Placement

YEP does more than simply place youth and young adults in jobs. We connect our clients to the future they want.

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Education

With each degree earned, employment opportunities multiply. That’s why all programs support educational attainment.

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Housing & Support Services

We offer transitional housing and comprehensive support services and referrals to help youth keep on a positive path.

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Our Impact

by the numbers

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youth and young adults served every year.
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in wages and incentives earned by youth and young adults in our programs in 2019.
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of our trainees benefit from employment or advance education placement.
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trainees have received YEP's workforce training and development services.

Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance the employment and educational opportunities of Oakland youth and young adults impacted by poverty, the foster care and criminal justice systems, school underachievement, and lack of work experience by providing job training, job placement, hands-on education, and comprehensive support services.

Read our 50th Anniversary Impact Report
Published in 2023
(PDF)

How to help

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