The Youth Employment Crisis…and our solution.

A new report from JP Morgan Chase finds that only 46% percent of young people who applied for summer job and internship opportunities in 2014 were able to find work. This highlights the importance of San Francisco Summer Jobs+ in combating the national youth employment crisis. Connecting young people to summer work opportunities, we bring the community

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Join the #TalkYouthJobs State of the Union Campaign!

As you know, President Barack Obama's 2015 State of the Union is Tuesday, Jan 20, and we're hoping he'll highlight the importance of youth employment in the speech. Even as America's economy is in a slow, steady recovery, the youth employment rate has remained stubbornly high and the number of young people considered to be 'disconnected'

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Recreation & Parks Department Workreation Program

Workreation is a student youth employment and training program that is an integral part of the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department's mentorship program. The program has been created for youth ages 14'17 & will accept youth who do not turn 18 before June 1, 2015. Candidates selected will be awarded a position and assigned

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Youth Employment Google Hangout

There are 3.4 million unemployed young people in the US. Join us to get facts and tools to help yourself and young people around the country in our #MillennialMon Twitter Chat and Wednesday Google Hangout. United Way, Young Invincibles, Opportunity Nation and SparkAction will co-host a #MillennialMon Twitter Chat. The conversation will offer an opportunity for

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Exploratorium High School Explainer Program

Want to put your skills to work at a museum that blends art and science? Apply to be an Exploratorium High School Explainer! Explainers help visitors engage with the Exploratorium's exhibits, lead daily demonstrations, and help run the museum's operations. Increasingly, Explainers also provide multilingual explanations and support for visitors. Sometimes, experienced Explainers participate in

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Interview with Nordstrom Rack

Nordstrom Rack is interviewing for Stock Team and Customer Service positions on 11/18 and 11/20. If you are excited by work in a fast-paced environment and providing great customer service, express interest today! Seasonal Stock Team: A day in the life' Working at the Rack is a team sport, and as a member of our

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Election Day Poll Positions

The San Francisco Department of Elections hires over 1200 high school poll workers each year to help on election day. Young people can earn up to $142 including bonuses for being fluent in Spanish or Cantonese. If you want to get involved in the electoral process and earn some extra cash, apply today! To download

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Open Positions at Goodwill

Goodwill is looking for entry to mid-level professionals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment and want to put their skills to use in a mission-driven organization. Goodwill offers training and the opportunity to advance your career in while supporting a great cause. Goodwill open positions are available in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin. If

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