Y.O.U. Stories
Y.O.U. Awarded Funds for Summer Youth Employment From JPMorgan Chase
Y.O.U. was one of 19 organizations from across the country that received funding from JPMorgan Chase. The award is part of the corporation's $17 million, five-year commitment to U.S. cities working to increase the number of teens with access to quality summer work experiences that put them on a path to greater self-sufficiency.
Pablo Arredondo Named 2017 E CITY Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Pablo Arredondo, CEO of Whisker Wear, was named the 2017 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Whisker Wear is a slip-on dog or cat collar cover with a snap-on bow tie or flower accessory. Arredondo, a sophomore at Thomas W. Harvey High School, will now prepare to present his business in New York City at the NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) National Competition.
Day One Program Featured on WKYC News
Youth Opportunities Unlimited's Day One Program was featured on WKYC News as one of the local programs helping Clevelanders get into the workforce.
The Mayor Frank G. Jackson Job Match Week
Don't miss your opportunity to gain employment! Join Mayor Frank G. Jackson and OhioMeansJobs for the Mayor's Job Match Week, Monday, May 15 through Friday, May 19.
Young Entrepreneurs Enter Crunch Time Ahead of Competition
Classroom Business Plan Competitions are completed, and now it's crunch time for all the young entrepreneurs competing in the E CITY Young Entrepreneur of The Year Competition at Ernst & Young on May 18, 2017.
Y.O.U. Named Cleveland Indians' Larry Doby Youth Fund Grant Recipient
Y.O.U. was one of 18 organizations that received funding from the Cleveland Indians as part of their effort to honor Larry Doby and reduce youth violence in our community.
Classroom Competitions Heat Up Ahead of E CITY Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finale
The E CITY ‘Classroom Competitions’ are heating up and students, vying for the top spot, are pitching their business plan and fine-tuning their product. This year, dozens of students are competing for the chance to present their entrepreneurial enterprise to a panel of judges at the E CITY Young Entrepreneur of the Year Competition at Ernst & Young on May 18th.
Y.O.U. Named Community Impact Award Winner by Dominion East Ohio and Cleveland Magazine
Youth Opportunities Unlimited was featured in Cleveland Magazine as a Dominion Ohio East and Cleveland Magazine Community Impact Award winner.
The Young Entrepreneur of the Year will come from E CITY
As the academic year begins to wind down, the E CITY students are preparing their pitches for the E CITY Young Entrepreneur of the Year Competition. The preliminary round, in classrooms around Northeast Ohio begins in April, when entrepreneurs contend for their school’s top spot, and ultimately, the chance to move on to the final NEO-based round of competition.
'Road to NYC': E CITY Winner Prepares for NFTE Competition
This past May, Kyndra Collins earned the title of E CITY Young Entrepreneur of the Year and will compete in the NFTE 2016 Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Kyndra is CEO of Motion, selling all-natural body wash with 24-hour moisturizing capabilities.
2016 E CITY finalists present to crowd at Ernst & Young
On May 16, 2016 E CITY students from seven local schools in Cleveland, East Cleveland, and Painesville, competed for title of Y.O.U.'s E CITY Young Entrepreneur of the Year at Ernst & Young. Throughout the day, students showcased their business ideas with PowerPoint presentations and product demonstrations, and answered tough questions from the judges.
2016 Program Committee Meetings
Meetings will be held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of the month from 8:00-9:30 am at Federal Process Corp. (5420 Richmond Road, Cleveland OH 44128).
2016 Audit Committee Meetings
Immediately following the Finance Committee meetings as needed. Meetings for 2016 will be held on the following dates:
2016 Finance Committee Meetings
Tuesdays 8:00-9:30 am at the Y.O.U. offices (1361 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH 44115).
2016 Executive Committee Meetings
Meetings are approximately a week prior to board meetings at 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the Y.O.U. offices (1361 Euclid Ave, Cleveland OH 44115).
2016 Community Relations Committee Meetings
Tuesdays 8:00-9:30 a.m. at: thunder::tech, 3635 Perkins Avenue, Suite 5W, Cleveland OH 44114
2016 Board of Directors Meetings
Meetings are bi-monthly on Tuesdays and meet from 8:00-9:30 a.m. at United Way of Greater Cleveland, 1331 Euclid Avenue, Room #102 (unless otherwise noted).
In Memorium of our Founder, the Honorable George V. Voinovich
Youth Opportunities Unlimited joins thousands in Cleveland, Columbus and around the world in mourning the passing of our Founder, the Honorable George V. Voinovich. His passion for public service and belief that “together we can do it” was the foundation of many Public/Private Partnerships that helped Cleveland come back and thrive.