Y.O.U. Stories
E CITY Young Entrepreneur of the Year Competition
E CITY (Entrepreneurship: Connecting, Inspiring & Teaching Youth) teaches youth business, financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills. The primary goal of E CITY is to teach teens how to develop a business plan and also connect youth to employment.
Tell Us Your Y.O.U. Story With SimplyTold
At Y.O.U., one significant aspect of what we do is story sharing. From volunteers to employers to participants, everyone who has worked within Youth Opportunities Unlimited has a story to share – and we want to hear it!
Summer and Year-Round Employment Registration Now OPEN
Cuyahoga County 14 - 24-year-olds can now register for the Summer and Year-Round Employment Program. SYEP finds subsidized and employer-paid jobs and internships for Cuyahoga County youth who need first-time work experiences to serve as a building block to future employment opportunities and an introduction to financial literacy.
Former Prime Time Participant Inspires Maple Heights ECAC High School
After nine years in the U.S. Navy, special recognition from President Barack Obama, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, Information System Technician First Class Evan Jackson has come a long way since his days in Y.O.U.’s Prime Time program. Now, armed with real-world knowledge and experience, Evan is giving back to the organization he credits as an integral part of his success.
Starbucks Recognizes Y.O.U. in Project Give Good Campaign
It's not very often that we're surprised by special attention, but that's what Y.O.U. received when Starbucks professionals stopped by the office to present a certificate of recognition in the Project Give Good campaign.
Y.O.U. Winter Alumni Event with the Cavs
The Y.O.U. Winter Alumni Event was a success! Former program participants were treated to dinner, a Cleveland Cavaliers game (and win), and some up close and personal time with Dwyane Wade and the King himself, LeBron James.
What's Your New Year's Resolution?
The crystal ball has dropped, and the three decipherable lines of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ have been sung, which means 2018 is officially here! As you start to make your New Year’s Resolutions, we hope Youth Opportunities Unlimited will be in your plans.
Congratulations, Onyango Pearl! JAG National Competition Winner
Please join us in extending congratulations to Onyango Pearl, who took home top honors at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Leadership Competition. Onyango won first place in the Public Speaking event.
Covelli Enterprise Donates To Y.O.U.
For over three years, Covelli Enterprise (a Panera Bread, O’Charley’s, and Dairy Queen Franchisee) has supported the Y.O.U. mission of connecting teens and young adults to jobs, internships, and credential training. Kimberly Francesangelo recently stopped by Y.O.U.’s office to drop off a donation and explain why Youth Opportunities Unlimited is so essential to Covelli Enterprises.
Y.O.U. Holiday Hours
Y.O.U. wishes everyone a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. The Y.O.U. offices (including Day One) will be closed Friday, December 22, 2017, through Tuesday, January 2, 2018. We will return to regular office hours on Wednesday, January 3.
Happy Holidays from Y.O.U.!
The holidays are upon us and, for Y.O.U., that means a time to give thanks. From volunteers to employers, staff to donors, participants to sponsors, we are grateful for the unwavering dedication, support, and generosity of our community.
Young Entrepreneurs Shop Till They Drop
They’re crowding the checkout aisles with their carts stuffed with goodies, but they aren’t your typical holiday shoppers. These are E CITY students purchasing the raw materials that they will turn into their business ventures. Throughout November and December, E CITY students from all seven participating schools are heading to stores to begin building their entrepreneurial enterprises.
Get to Know Y.O.U.'s Case Management Team
Last month, we highlighted the importance of case management to participant success in Y.O.U. programs. This month, we're highlighting the Day One Case Management team: Alice Gallego, Lashear Price, Sherena Frazier-Miller, and Adenike Mosley-Brown.
Achieving Success One Case at a Time
Y.O.U.’s Case Managers are creating a culture of encouragement, empowerment, and success for participants in the Day One program. Day One is designed for young adults 17-24 who have graduated high school but are not enrolled in further study or employed. Participants receive training to earn an industry-recognized credential and an internship or job in their selected career path.
E CITY Boot Camp Gives Students a Crash Course in Business
It was mission critical for the more than 70 students who participated in Y.O.U.’s annual E CITY Boot Camp at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland on November 3rd.
Announcing Y.O.U. Young Professionals Organization
Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) is proud to announce the formation of its new Young Professional Organization (YPO).
I.C.Y.M.I.: Possible U Highlights Y.O.U.'s Day One Program
WKYC Cleveland recently highlighted Y.O.U.'s Day One programs as part of its Possible U series. The piece featured Aaron Cartledge, a former Y.O.U. participant, who found a pathway to success through the Day One program with a focus on phlebotomy.
From Participants to Ambassadors: Two Friends Reflect on Their Pasts and Futures with Y.O.U.
Y.O.U. may be new to some at Lorain High School, but not Principal Robin Hopkins and building substitute Sharlyna McQueen. These lifelong friends are former Y.O.U. participants and both are excited to show the Lorain High School community the positive impact Y.O.U. programs have on youth.
Summer Jobs Participants Prepare for the Future
This year Y.O.U. focused on ensuring young adults 18-24 years-old who participated in the summer jobs program had an opportunity to receive additional training while exploring potential training for their career development.
Congratulations, Young Entrepreneurs!
Please join us in congratulating our two young entrepreneurs, Pablo Arredondo and Christian Padierna, on a job well done while presenting at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in New York City.