Educational Options Department
Project YES
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Project YES (youth employment services) is a federally funded program under theWorkforce Investment Act (WIA) designed to help economically disadvantaged youth overcome barriers to achieving academic and personal success, as well as to find employment.
The Ceres Unified School District, in partnership with the Alliance Worknet (formerly Department of Education and Training), offers educational support and employability training for local youth residing in Stanislaus County. Project YES services are coordinated and managed locally through CUSD's Educational Options Department
Eligibility to Participate
17 year old senior high school students and out-of-school youth up to 21 years of age, who live in Stanislaus County are eligible to participate in Project YES. Applicants must meet mandatory eligibility criteria to enroll in the program.
Applicants face a variety of barriers to success, that include but are not limited to:
- Basic skill deficiencies
- Lacking work maturity skills
- Being a young parent
- Having a disability
- Being a youth offender
- Gang affiliation
- Being a foster youth
- Low income
- Lacking high school diploma/GED
Services and Training for Program Participants
- Educational Support
- GED Test Preperation
- California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) review and preparation
- Academic tutoring
- Referral for high school credit remediation
- Supportive Services
- Paid Work Experience
- Career Guidance
- Mentoring and Counseling
- Leadership Opportunities
- Employability Skills Training
Youth Advising - Case Management
Clients enrolled with Project YES are assigned to a Youth Advisor who provides case management. A Youth Advisor's goal is to create an open relationship with the client where he/she feels comfortable to discuss real issues that are (or have been) an obstacle to obtaining success and accomplishing personal goals. Upon identification of a client's needs, the Youth Advisor works with the client to create a plan on how those needs/issues will be addressed.
Mentoring Opportunities
Project YES is seeking individuals who are willing to give their time as a Mentor, to assist young men and women in improving their quality of life and who are striving to make it in today's society. Click here for copy of flyer in PDF format.
For more information, contact Project YES:
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