Our specialized job training program provides services to at-risk youth between the ages of 14-21 who are:
- Phasing out of the foster care system into independence
- Dealing with emotional or mental health challenges
- Living in out-of-home placements
Staff members provide:
- Intake and assessments
- Job training
- Paid apprenticeships
- Individual/group living skills training
- Case management
- Job referrals
Information and other referral services
The program has been in place since June of 2006 and has assisted many youth in using their newly acquired skills and knowledge to become gainfully employed. Program participants have obtained jobs in:
- Parks and Recreation Dept.
- Schools
- Community Centers
- Golf Courses
- Retail Shops
- Food Service
- Auto Mechanic Shops
Group learning session with youth at JFCS Real World Job Development in Phoenix.
If you are interested in being a partner with JFCS to provide onsite job training or paid apprenticeships, or to share your expertise with our kids, please contact us at (602) 279-0084.
We would love the opportunity to collaborate with you!
The Real World Job Development program was awarded a Workforce Investment Act grant through the City of Phoenix Workforce Connection Division to expand and stabilize what has been a pilot project providing an array of workforce development services to foster care youth.