Workforce Development & Job Readiness
The Need For Workforce Development and Job Readiness Skills
Many families in San Francisco and the Bay Area struggle to make ends meet. Almost one million Bay Area residents who work full time for at least part of the year don’t make enough to ensure their economic stability.
At minimum wage, a single adult in San Francisco must work 144 hours per week to support a child in preschool.
In 2021, over 80% of high school students surveyed in the San Francisco School District expressed interest in jobs and internships, while 65% indicated a desire for support with career preparation skills like resume writing and interviewing.
BGCSF’s Youth Leadership & Workforce Development (YLWD) department aims to ensure youth members are “ready for life by age 18” through innovative programming, mentorship, workforce development opportunities, and civic engagement. A primary goal is to engage youth in grades six–12 in “pipeline programs and services” that increase job readiness, build leadership skills, and foster strong connections with middle school and high school Club staff.
Work-Based Learning
high school members were connected to internships and work opportunities through the Club
98% of youth said they gained valuable job readiness skills
97 % of youth said participating in the program helped prepare them for their next job or internship
97 % of youth said they had the opportunity to develop leadership skills through the program
OF SAN FRANCISCO
As a teen member, I have enjoyed participating in leadership programs, career exposures, college prep, and internships.”
