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STEP UP YOUTH PROGRAM

Step Up is a Youth Employment and Training Program providing vocational services throughout Santa Clara County from within the work2future One-Stop system. This comprehensive program is designed to help 17-21 year-old out-of-school youth secure meaningful employment through a combination of intensive case management, training services, educational programs and supportive services. Once enrolled in Step Up, participants will have access to a wide range of custom services geared towards assisting Silicon Valley's youth gain employment, complete a training program, complete their GED or High School diploma, and/or enter into college. With offices in San Jose and Gilroy, Step Up participants have easy access to a wide range of services.

Participants in Step Up have access to the following services:

• Youth focused career coaching
• Youth focused job developer consultations
• Vocational assessments to help guide youth towards a career path
• Occupational Skills Training (San Jose location)
  • American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute - Skills, Tasks, and Results Training Program
  • Pathways to Teaching Program at San Jose City College
  • National Retail Federation Customer Service Certification
  • Building Systems Maintenance Technician Program (inc. OSHA 10)
• Occupational Skills Training (Gilroy location)
  • American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute - Skills, Tasks, and Results Training Program
• Job search guidance and training
• Access to remediation software
• Supportive service funding
• Incentives for completing goals
• Employment Assistance - access to job leads and job fairs
• Computer lab access

Step Up youth are able to evaluate their work readiness skills through the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate. By becoming certified, youth are able to demonstrate to employers that they have the skills required to be successfully employed in specific industries and occupations. Step Up also offers online remediation through WinSolutions which allows youth the opportunity to take lessons online, which will lead to a higher certification level. Step Up offers a computer lab for youth without internet access to assist in finding employment. For more information about the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate, please view this video.

Since 2005, Step Up has served over 500 Santa Clara County youth by providing quality training and career coaching services. Step Up proudly stands behind its participants and its results. Don't let this great opportunity pass you by, contact us today.

Ready to enroll into the Step Up Youth Program? Contact Lilia Gutierrez today at 408.794.1212 or by email: stepup@ibpwia.org