About Our Programs

San José Works (SJ Works) in Partnership with the City of San Jose’s work2future program and the Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force, began in 2015 and to date, has served over 5,000 youth. This program provides youth with employment services and critical life skill instruction, this includes leadership development, financial literacy, job counseling, mentoring, job readiness training, and supportive services such as transportation and clothing. Each year San José Works places youth ages 14 to 18 with barriers to employment in a Paid Work Experience Program. Youth ages 16 to 29 are placed into a city-wide Employment and Career Services Program or Direct Employment Opportunities with private employers.

Paid work experience: The main focus of the paid work experience program is to connect youth to career pathways in high growth sectors, such as Information Technology, Finance, Advanced Manufacturing, HealthCare, and Construction.

San José Works creates meaningful employment opportunities to guide young adults towards college and careers.

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