Youth Job Center

YJC volunteers, board members, and staff enjoyed a pleasant pre-summer evening together at the annual YJC Volunteer Appreciation Event. We gathered at Five & Dime in Evanston for drinks, tacos, conversation, and even some friendly competition (in the form of pinball tournaments and giant Jenga)—because we at YJC couldn't do what we do without the generous people who donate their time and their talent.

Want to become a volunteer yourself? Click here to see how you can help:
https://youthjobcenter.org/volunteer-opportunities

Will you help us keep careers in bloom? 🌱 Give a gift and help us reach our $10,000 spring fundraising goal: https://youthjobcenter.org/yjc-annual-appeal

Pictured: YJC client Jasmine, who launched an exciting career in I.T.

Like many young adults entering the workforce, Andres wasn't sure exactly what career path was right for him. With a little experimentation, YJC helped him find the perfect fit. Find out what that was—and how his success story unfolded—here: https://youthjobcenter.org/clients-of-the-month/2026-06-andres

A first job is more than a paycheck—it's confidence, independence, and a chance to build a future. Every day, Youth Job Center helps young people step into their first jobs through training, coaching, and wrap-around support.

💚 Please help us continue this meaningful work by donating to our spring fundraiser: https://youthjobcenter.org/yjc-annual-appeal

(Pictured: YJC client Alejandro at his first job at Old Navy, where after just two months he was named Brand Associate of the Month.)