Real Jobs. Real Skills. Real Futures.
Youth employment is more than a paycheck. It helps young people build confidence, develop a work reference, connect with caring adults, and gain early career experience.
Summer Programs
A bridge to career and community for Oakland youth 14-18.
Best for
Youth ages 15–18 exploring
career interests
Career Try out
Paid internships introduce youth to fields such as recreation, nonprofits, office administration, culinary, customer service, and public service.
Best for
Youth interested in community, environment, and hands-on city work
Team Oakland
Youth gain practical job training while helping clean, green, and care for their city through community-based work.
Best for
Rising 9th graders preparing for
high school
Oakland Summer Rising
Students complete project-based Math and English classes, then participate in paid afternoon work experiences connected to hands-on learning.
Afterschool Jobs
For youth who need more support in education and life, afterschool jobs provide training, employment opportunities, and steady guidance throughout the program.
Each youth is matched with a YEP work experience counselor, who serves as their primary support. In addition to job readiness training and job placement with a partner employer, youth participate in ongoing workshops that help them build practical skills for work, school, and life.
