Y.O.U. Stories
Help us choose the Outstanding Young Entrepreneur of the Year this May 18, 2017
E CITY’s top five students will present their business plans, followed by networking with business leaders at the Ernst & Young building on the Flats East Bank.
Austin Carr hosts Y.O.U.’s 2017 Golf Outing August 28
A perennial favorite, our employers love playing golf with Austin Carr and Cleveland sports and entertainment VIPs to benefit Y.O.U.
2017 Y.O.U. Board Committee Calendar
Y.O.U. Board of Trustees Beth Rosenberg, Chair Meetings are bi-monthly on Tuesdays and meet from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at United Way of Greater Cleveland, 1331 Euclid Ave. Room # 102 (Unless Otherwise noted) * Location is Jones Day 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception *March 21, 2017 May 16, 2017 July 11, 2017 September 12, 2017 November 14, 2017
2016 Annual Report
2016 was a great year for Y.O.U. , and we’re celebrating our 35th anniversary. Last year 4,679 youth were helped with jobs, internships and other services.
Summer of Success: 2,577 employees at 532 sites!
Although the school year is in full swing, we would like to take a moment to look back on our summer employment successes!
'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.
Y.O.U. Alum Uses Experiences to Build Bright Future
Toni Airaksinen, an alum of our summer jobs program, is a shining example of the importance of youth employment.
Career Coaches Receive JAG Honors
Youth Opportunities Unlimited is very proud to announce that two of its JOG Career Coaches were recognized at the July 2016 Jobs for America's National Training Seminar, our national affiliate.
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.
#ALLin216: Cavs victory celebrated at Austin Carr Golf Invitational!
'Mr. Cavalier' and Y.O.U. Lifetime Board Member Austin Carr was unable to be present at the tee off of the Sixth Annual Austin Carr Celebrity Golf Invitational but he had a pretty good excuse. He was flying back with the World Champion Cavs team!
2,700 Teens Hit The Pavement and Go to their Summer Job
On Monday, approximately 2,700 youth headed to work for the summer. Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) matches teens and young adults, 14-24 throughout Cuyahoga County, to meaningful summer jobs in the private, nonprofit and public sectors.
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).
A successful Youth Career Olympics event!
On April 28th, 150 students from Youth Opportunity Unlimited’s (Y.O.U.’s) in-school and after-school programs participated in our annual Youth Career Olympics. outh Career Olympics is a 10-event competition that showcases our students job-readiness and job-seeking skills in an exciting competitive environment.
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.