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Job listingsThe Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) Program at San Pasqual Academy is a collaborative effort between the San Diego Workforce Partnership, Casey Family Programs, and ACCESS, Inc.  Together, these partners provide Academy youth an array of services to support them in their academic pursuits and career choices.  In addition, the partners work collectively and meet regularly to plan, assess and work for continuous improvement in the quality of services provided.    

The Qualcomm Technology and Career Information Center, a state-of-the-art technology center on campus, is the hub of activity for the YES! Program.  At the Tech Center, the following support services are offered:

  • Training
    • Basic education skills (based on individual needs)
    • Work readiness skills including:
      • Resume writing
      • Interviewing skills
      • Work ethics
      • Job requirements
    • Independent Living Skills
    • Leadership skills
    • Computer literacy
    • Advanced technology
    • Entrepreneurial skills
      • Guidance for the development and operation of the Dragon’s Lounge, a student-run juice and snack bar
      • Plans for a campus student store are in progress
    • Financial literacy through the Opportunity Passport Program, which matches youth’s savings accounts up to $3,000
  • Educational tutoring by college students and senior volunteers
  • Paid internship experience (both on and off campus)
    • Youth learn career skills while on the job
    • Youth discover job opportunities
    • Youth enhance their resumes and experience
  • Work experience opportunities for youth, 12-14 years old, through the Pre-Employment Traineeship (PET) Program
  • Career exploration opportunities
    • Field trips to local businesses
    • Guest speakers from the community
  • Elective courses, including business skills, computer applications, video production, multi-media and graphic arts design, career life skills, and driver’s education
  • Comprehensive Work Readiness certification program recognized by more than a thousand San Diego employers
  • Assistance researching college options and completing college applications
  • Support to complete financial aid packets and scholarship applications

In addition, the YES! Program provides a minimum of 12 months of case management services to Academy graduates. 

Links:
San Diego Workforce Partnership
http://www.sandiegoatwork.com/

Casey Family Programs
http://www.casey.org/FriendsAndFamilies/Communities/CaseyOffices/SanDiego