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The Coffee Oasis Youth Development Program offers youth and young adults (ages 13-25) case management, mentoring, and job training.

Want help finding housing, gaining employment, or furthering your education? We’re here to help you reach your goals!

If you are 13-25 years old, you can participate in The Coffee Oasis Youth Development Program!

Want to sign up? Fill out an application at any of our youth program locations!

Case Management & Mentoring

It’s hard to reach a goal on your own. Especially if you’ve never had someone cheering you on or believing in you.

That’s what case management is all about. Youth and young adults (ages 13-25) can meet with case managers and mentors who walk alongside and support them in reaching goals that will lead to a fulfilling life. These goals can include gaining housing, employment, education, ID/driver’s license, legal help, and more!

Case management is offered at each of The Coffee Oasis youth program locations.

The Coffee Oasis also offers case management for youth in jail. Youth often exit from jail straight back into homelessness or a hopeless situation. Beginning case management while incarcerated means youth are able to set goals, make plans, and exit with a strategy and support.

Services offered include:

  • Goal setting
  • Jail case management
  • Mentorship
  • Support in achieving educational, employment, housing, and personal goals

Job Preparation Classes & Internships

Gaining employment as a young person can be tough. The Coffee Oasis Youth Development Program offers youth and young adults (ages 16-25) the opportunity to develop their skills and talents through weekly job preparation classes, on-site barista training, and internships—in one of our cafes or with a local business. Friendly and caring Youth Development Workers offer youth help with building their resume, writing cover letters, pursuing education, and learning the skills they need to gain employment.

Youth 16-25 can visit their local Drop-In Center to learn more about signing up!

Services offered include:

  • Job preparation classes
  • 100 hour job internships (minimum age 16 years)
  • Job-site mentoring
  • Professional references upon completion of internship
  • Resume development
  • Internship stipends

What to Expect

– A series of 6 job preparation classes
– Resume development
– Interview preparation
– A 100 hour job internship (minimum age 16 years)
– Job-site mentoring
– Professional references upon completion of internship
– Internship stipends

Job Preparation Classes

1. Career Exploration
2. Resume Building/Cover Letter Writing
3. Job Searching
4. Effective Communication
5. Interview Skills
6. Mock Interviews

Why a Job Internship?

– Gain hireable job skills
– Receive solid work-related references
– Grow in experience and confidence

REQUIREMENTS

– Be 16-25 years old
– Active participant in The Coffee Oasis case management program

“I don’t think I would be who I am or where I’m at in life if it wasn’t for The Coffee Oasis programs and the love and sense of belonging. It’s made such a difference in my life and navigating my challenges. I wouldn’t be the Jorden I am today.”
– Jorden