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Your support helps us to provide educational and professional experiences for our youth.
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Our Core Programs
Job Readiness Workshop
9-week Paid Internship Program
9-week Paid Internship Program
YPD is focused on closing the gap between workforce training and academics to prepare students to enter today’s competitive workforce.
Workshops Include;
S.M.A.R.T Goals
Interviewing Skills
Effective Communication
Bring your "A" Game Curriculum
Professional Image Building
9-week Paid Internship Program
9-week Paid Internship Program
9-week Paid Internship Program
The Job Development and Work Experience Program is a paid 9-week internship program.
During the 9 weeks participants attend a comprehensive YPD sponsored retreat that deals with topics such as Sex Trafficking, Domestic Violence, etc. Students are encouraged to set high expectations, institute smart goals, make healthy decisions and prepare for matriculation into mainstream society. Eligible rising seniors and high school graduates are encouraged to complete the Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) admission application at no charge.
Supporting Services
Professional Image Building
Professional Image Building
Professional Image Building
Interns receive a stipend to purchase professional attire when accepted in the 9-week Internship Program.
College Tours
Professional Image Building
Professional Image Building
Participants tour campuses of local higher educational institutions. Teens will be educated on the college criteria, application process, scholarships, and financial aid. Eighty percent of seniors in the YPD program will have a plan to enroll in post-secondary education or seek employment.
Workforce Training
Professional Image Building
Life Skills Retreats
During the academic year, we equip students with workforce readiness training. This training includes: Attitude, Attendance, Appearance, Ambition, Accountability, Acceptance and Appreciation. Smart goals are infused into all programming by engaging participants in critical thinking practices and high-end workforce practices. Each participant receives a pre- and post-test to establish a baseline, in an effort to accurately track their progress throughout the program.
Life Skills Retreats
Enrichment Activities
Life Skills Retreats
During life skills retreats, teens have an opportunity to examine past choices and learn about healthy lifestyles (decision-making, prevention, mental wellness and goal setting. Teens discuss mental health issues and know how to set smart goals. Have an action plan for reaching their parenting, educational and career goals.
Enrichment Activities
Enrichment Activities
Enrichment Activities
Doing new things, visiting new places, opening up a world of possibilities as teens have an opportunity to explore new activities.