TAY WORKS! integrates workforce readiness, peer mentoring and on-the-job training to youth in San Diego.

TAY Works! is a newly launched comprehensive youth job development program that supports and empowers youth to achieve their employment and educational goals.

TAY WORKS! Provides a comprehensive six-month work-readiness and on-the-job training for youth ages 15 to 17 who are receiving prevention or diversion services through our partner programs Community Assessment Team and Alternatives to Detention. Our goal is to divert youth from initial or repeat engagement with the juvenile justice system by connecting the youth to supportive individuals in the community through peer mentoring, case management and on-the-job training at local businesses.

employers partnering with us to offer job training opportunities for youth

“San Diego Youth Services has helped me through the toughest times in my life.
They have gone to great lengths to ensure that I build a bright future for myself. When I entered the program, I was at a low-point and wasn't sure how exactly was going to get out of it. My Case Manager and his team gave me assurance that I would be taken care of, and I was. They made me feel like there was always someone who was looking out for me, who had my back, because they do."

Success Story, TAY Works! Service Partner

TAY Works!

TAY Works! offers several pathways to youth throughout San Diego County that focuses on Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship. The program gives youth the opportunity to develop job skills, establish connections, and practice professional through workshops and work-based learning. To be eligible for TAY Works! programing, youth must be ages 15 – 24.

Last year, we served a total of 189 youth and families.

Workforce Development

Workforce

Workforce

The goal of the TAY Works! Workforce program is to provide youth with exposure to the workforce, job training and job placements they can become financially independent.

Youth will learn work readiness skills through weekly workshops and have the opportunity to complete a paid internship. Workshop will cover topics that include customer service, professionalism, resume building, interview preparation, and employment onboarding. All participants have access to supportive services that help meet basic needs through case management. These services include referrals to mental health services, housing support, work attire and additional resources.

Participants will receive incentives for attendance and successful completion of services. In addition, a meal will be provided at all in person workshops.

On Track

On Track is an education and employment development program designed for housing insecure youth ages 17-24. Through our programming, we help individuals through a variety of different avenues based on the needs of the youth including workshops, career navigation services, work-based learning, mentoring, and leadership development.

On Track offers four different pathways: education, employment & experience, employment & training, and employment & education. Through the track format, we offer individualized services to best be able to support the youth in their journey to becoming a self-sufficient, responsible, and empowered young adult.