YAIJ's Entrepreneur & Employment Exploration Program 2023

The Youth Entrepreneur Incubator Program (YEIP) offers a low pressure, flexible, employment & entrepreneur exploration experience for youth between 15-30 who face racial and dis/ability barriers to employment and who are historically underemployed. 

The program is designed to help youth explore employment options, discover entrepreneur opportunities, and earn a living wage while in the program.

Youth will complete pre-employment training to prepare them for their employment experience. Youth will be supported by an empowerment coach who will facilitate pre and post-employment training as well as provide work experience support. 

The incubator portion of the program facilitates explorations of employment ideas gained from employment experiences) supported by a team of business, entrepreneur, and start up specialists and peers.

Youth are encouraged to use their Employment Experience PlanTM to guide their time in the program, with the support of their coach.

Youth 15-29 benefit from our paid work exploration program which offers job and life coaching, certification opportunities, employment skills, and industry mentorship.

The YEFP is a proud recipient of RWA funding and is grateful for the community partners who supported us throughout this program. 

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