OUR SERVICES
YCD serves San Francisco’s most marginalized and under-resourced residents in which meeting primary needs is an inherent and ongoing challenge. We take a holistic approach to serving the community via an ecosystem of services that include education, training and career development opportunities, which are designed to empower residents of all ages in achieving economic mobility.
WORKFORCE PROGRAMS
YCD offers several job readiness training (JRT) and employment support services to our customers who are 18 years of age or older. Our programs serve all adults, including formerly incarcerated individuals reentering the workforce. YCD is committed to establishing career pathways within various industries and will work closely with all customers in the delivery of employment support services, fully supporting residents in their search and selection of job opportunities.
Neighborhood Job Center (NJC)
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In partnership with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), YCD serves as the Neighborhood Job Center (NJC) for Bayview, offering employment services for ages 16-18.
Hours
NJC is open Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm.Contact
Mitchell Smith - msmith@ycdjobs.org
Interrupt, Predict & Organize (IPO)
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The IPO program is a multi-partner collaborative developed as a violence prevention strategy. The IPO program ranges from 6-12 months, offering a subsidized employment opportunity for adults 18-35, combining case management and supportive services such as, barrier mitigation, connective services, and job placement assistance.
Contact
Quincy Collins - qcollins@ycjobs.org
Community Jobs Program for Justice-Involved Transitional Aged Youth (CJP-TAY)
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CJP-TAY is a paid transitional employment program for San Francisco residents aged 18-24. Recipients are referred by the Adult Probation Department and the Human Service Agency. The program provides case management, life skills/employment support and 6 months of subsidized employment with non-profit agencies.
Contact
Isaac Gray - igray@ycdjobs.org
Employment & Education
ReEngagement (EErE)
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The Employment & Education reEngagement (EErE) program is a transitional employment program specifically for justice involved youth and young adults. This program provides participants with job readiness training, career identification, case management and supportive services for employment and/or educational placement. Serving individuals aged 14-24, the program spans six weeks for participants aged 14-17 and six months for those aged 18-24.
Contact
Anita Postell - apostell@ycdjobs.org
Janitorial Program
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The YCD Janitorial Program supports adults and re-entry clients obtaining professional certification for a career with high market demand. Graduates of the 8-week program develop knowledge and skills to facilitate employment success. Those skills include: Janitorial Training Certification, Professional Communications, Computer Basics, and Customer Service Support
Contact
Phil Jackson - pjackson@ycdjobs.org
Transitional Employment
Support Services (TESS)
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The San Francisco Human Services Agency (HSA) operates a transitional subsidized employment program, known as the Public Services Trainee (PST) program. The Transitional Employment Support Services (TESS) program was developed to increase the success of PST participants at their host sites and move towards unsubsidized employment. The TESS program at YCD provides job readiness training, case management and one on one assistance with employment/vocational barrier remediation. Participants must be eligible for JobsNow, be a current Public Service Trainee (PST), and referred from HSA.
Contact
Jerry Henderson - jhenderson@ycdjobs.org
Re-Entry Integrative Services
for Employment (RISE)
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RISE is a program for San Francisco justice involved residents aged 14-25 only referred by Community Assessment and Referral Center (CARC). The program provides life coaching and juvenile justice case management support.
Contact
Valentina Sedeno - vsedeno@ycdjobs.org
YCD Fellowship
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There is a shortage of entry-level career placement opportunities for college graduates upon their return from college/university. The Fellowship is designed to specifically address this challenge by advancing recent college graduates in their career goals and expand their network for long term employment. The Fellowship Program equips the fellow with soft and hard skill development to support career success, encourages ongoing personal development, and promotes individual agency.
Contact
Nicholas Banks - nbanks@ycdjobs.org
Community Jobs Program (CJP)
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CJP is a transitional subsidized employment Program for CalWorks recipients. The program provides 6 months subsidized job placements with non-profit agencies. Participants gain work experience and/or increase their current skills with the goal of long term unsubsidized job placement. This program is referral based and clients are referred by the Human Service Agency.
Contact
Michelle Brown - mbrown@ycdjobs.org
Environmental Protection Agency
Job Readiness Training (EPA JRT)
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In partnership with Hunters Point Family, the Environmental Protection Agency Job Readiness Training program is a 12-week hands-on training program. Participants earn eight (8) certifications during this program, as well as career support and career placement assistance.
Contact
Ayanna Hodge - ahodge@ycdjobs.org
City Build On-Ramp Violence Prevention
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City Build On-Ramp Violence Prevention is a program for San Francisco justice involved residents 18-35 providing case management, job readiness services and employment support and placement.
Contact
Valentina Sedeno - vsedeno@ycdjobs.org
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
YCD assists residents in their development through academic support, and mentorship, addressing a gap left by the public education system. Our programs mobilize and empower racially underrepresented individuals in the pursuit of advanced degrees and various career fields. We provide customers with the framework to make, reach and fulfill their goals.
CityWorks
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CityWorks is a paid summer internship program that targets students who are motivated to pursue careers across a multitude of career fields including but not limited to; architecture and urban planning, engineering and design, finance and accounting, communications and government relations, environmental management, and marketing and communications. This professional internship provides students with high profile internships across the Bay Area. CityWorks interns work with professional mentors and gain valuable skills necessary for both academic and professional success.
Contact
Nicholas Banks - nbanks@ycdjobs.orgApplication
CityWorks Application
School Year/Summer Youth Academic
and Employment Program (SYAEP)
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SYAEP is a free five-week, in-person, summer program designed to assist students in summer school. Students receive class support, college and career exposure, and opportunities to connect with peers and participate in team-building activities. Students must be enrolled in summer school to participate in the program. In addition to receiving academic support and job readiness training, participants will earn an educational award of up to $599.00 dollars contingent on participation and the passing of their classes, and full participation in SYAEP.
Contact
syaepjobs@gmail.com
Summer Bridge
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Summer Bridge is a five-week, in-person summer program designed to assist identified students with a smooth transition from middle to high school. Students will learn about high school, college, and careers. Students work with San Francisco Unified School District Teachers and community partners to gain the skills necessary for success in high school and art enrichments. Not only will students jump-start their high school careers by earning 5 high school elective credits, but they will also earn an educational award of up to $500.00 dollars. The Summer Bridge program is only open to rising 9th graders (current 8th graders) enrolled in an SFUSD high school in Fall 2022.
Contact
syaepjobs@gmail.comApplication
Summer Bridge Application
HOUSING PROGRAMS
Established in 2014, the emergence of our housing department came about because of the dramatic drop in the Black population throughout San Francisco as forces of the housing market fueled gentrification and displacement. As a part of our vision, YCD has been focusing on developing new housing, acquiring, and preserving existing housing, advocating for policies that prioritize the neighborhood and Black households, and direct services to prevent displacement. To support our goal of eliminating the vulnerability to displacement that our residents experience, YCD continues to collaborate with other organizations throughout San Francisco, sharing and proposing strategies and policies to advance our work towards more affordable housing.
Housing Stabilization Program
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The Housing Stabilization Program provides rental assistance to low-income families in San Francisco that are facing eviction, homelessness, or displacement due to unlivable wages or non-payment of rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligible San Francisco residents can receive services for:
Emergency Rental Assistance
Move-in Assistance
Referral to all of YCD’s Programs
Assistance with housing application
Resources to other programs throughout San Francisco
Referrals / resources for actual housing agency’s
Contact
Email: housing@ycdjobs.org
Phone: (415) 697-5186
SPECIAL INITIATIVES
YCD enlists the support of key stakeholders, staffing, and resources to strategically address the most urgent needs of the community. By design, special initiatives can quickly adapt and address evolving needs. These initiatives work deeply within the community alongside a host of partners to create an ecosystem of critical program and service delivery to residents
Black to the Future is unapologetically committed to improving the quality of life for the Black community of San Francisco through community, professional, and personal development programs.
The Phoenix Project works with youth who have experienced and continue to experience severe trauma and from traditional programming and institutions with the help of coaching and strength-based strategies.
The Community Economic Mobility Vehicle (CEMVe) is a mobile unit designed to provide educate and connect the community. Topics covered include finance, legal, professional, and health.
Violence prevention alone cannot eliminate crime. D10 Public Safety Plan reduces the number of homicides and violent crimes, including the coalescing of City and public service stakeholders capable of catalyzing solutions.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, the Potrero Hill Food Pantry sets up shop at 85 Turner Terrace to provide direct support for locals. We supply them with nutritious food for those who need it.
Change begins within the community. Level Up is a four week mentorship program that helps local Community-Based Organization and non-profit founders scale and grow.
