Prosperity
Status Indicator: In Progress |
On Hold |
Complete/Ongoing
Initiative: 1.23 Expand the Youth Works Program to better align youth talent pipeline to business needs
Shared Economic Prosperity
Description
This initiative strives to expand the existing infrastructure, staffing, and programming of the Durham YouthWorks program. The program works in partnership with local employers to develop a talent pipeline of emerging employees for interested youth ages 14-24. The program offers career exploration for 14-15 year olds, career pathways discovery for 16-18 year olds, and a ready-for-work program for 18-24 year olds with local employers in Durham’s top employment sectors.
Key Measures & Data Analysis
Youth Works Participants
Why is it important?
Offering youth opportunities for paid work experiences and career exploration in high-demand industries is crucial for community development. It gives young individuals practical skills, preparing them for the workforce and helps them make informed career choices. By addressing youth unemployment, communities foster economic engagement and contribute to the growth of a skilled workforce. Engaging young people in meaningful work experiences can also fosters civic responsibility, break cycles of poverty, and address workforce gaps in industries facing talent shortages. Moreover, the positive mentoring relationships formed during these experiences have lasting impacts on personal and professional development.
What have we been doing?
What's next?
City Website Home Page: Durham, NC | Official Website (durhamnc.gov)
Budget Website Page: Budget & Management Services Department | Durham, NC (durhamnc.gov)
Budget and Management Services Department
Office of Performance and Innovation
Strategy and Performance Division