JOB1 YouthWorks
Making a Difference Changing Lives

Our YouthWorks program is designed to help young adult career-seekers remove the obstacles to employment through a variety of services, including (but not limited to) career advising, mentoring, and leadership development. Eligible young adults identify with one or more of the following:

  • Are you an in-school or out-of-school youth?
  • Are you between the ages of 14-24?
  • Are you looking to build your career while earning money at the same time?
  • Do you need a high school diploma or GED?
  • Do you want to attend college or earn a credential?

If you or someone you care about need assistance with their education and career goals, JOB1 YouthWorks might be right for you.

Program Overview

Each year JOB1 YouthWorks serves hundreds of youth throughout the City of New Orleans. Youth from diverse backgrounds come to the JOB1 YouthWorks Career Center to find jobs, explore careers, pursue education goals, develop their leadership skills, and receive comprehensive guidance and counseling.

The JOB1 YouthWorks Career Center helps youth by connecting them to services mandated by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Youth Services Include:

  • Tutoring
  • Alternative Secondary School Offerings
  • Summer Employment
  • Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
  • Occupational skills Training
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership Development
  • Supportive Services
  • Comprehensive Guidance Counseling
  • Financial Literacy
  • Entrepreneurial Skills Training
  • College prep
  • Labor Market Education
  • Follow-Up Activities

The JOB1 YouthWorks Program may be a good fit if:

  • You’re between 16 and 24 years old
  • You’re not attending school
  • You’re eligible to work in the United States
  • At least one of the following applies to you:
    • Foster Child
    • Homeless/runaway
    • Pregnant or parenting
    • Offender
    • Disability
    • Never held gainful employment
    • English Language Learner
    • School Dropout
    • Basic Skills deficient

The JOB1 YouthWorks Program may be a good fit if:

  • You’re between 14 and 21 years old
  • You’re enrolled in school
  • You’re eligible to work in the United States
  • You meet low-income eligibility standards
  • At least one of the following applies to you
    • Foster Child
    • Homeless/runaway
    • Pregnant or parenting
    • Offender
    • Disability
    • Behind one grade level or more
    • Never held gainful employment
    • English Language Learner
    • Basic Skills deficient

  • Valid Government issued Photo ID
  • Birth certificate and social security card
  • Household income information (if applicable)
  • Proof of address
  • Proof of school enrollment (If applicable)
  • Youth 17 or under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

1307 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. 
New Orleans, LA  70113
(504) 658-4547

For more info, visit JOB1NOLA.org