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Registration is Now Open for the 2017 Summer Youth Employment Program

For 35 years, Y.O.U. has helped employ over 150,000 teens and young adults and this summer is no different. Registration for the Summer Youth Employment Program is now open.

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Join Us for the Youth Career Olympics!

Are you ready for some friendly competition? What about the chance to see academic success and dedication pay off in the form of awards and notoriety? After an academic year filled with hard work and hours of preparation, Y.O.U.’s students are ready to show off their knowledge and skills at the annual Youth Career Olympics (YCO).

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Join us April 26, 2017 for the Youth Career Olympics

Many competitive events show the power of Y.O.U. to motivate teens to succeed in school and master workplace skills.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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!

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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#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!

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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.