Can you believe it’s almost here? Orientations for our Summer #youthemployment Program start tomorrow and will run all week. Our staff is ready to assist over 1800 youth as they complete all necessary paperwork to begin their #summerjobs on June 17! #CLESYEP #youcle

Happy #PrideMonth from Y.O.U.! Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organization and we fully support and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community 🏳️‍🌈 Keep an eye out as we’ll be marching in the Pride Parade today in downtown Cleveland! #youcle #PrideintheCLE

We had such a great time marching in the Cleveland Pride Parade on Saturday as we celebrated the vibrancy of the LGBTQIA+ community 🏳️‍🌈 #youcle #PrideintheCLE #PrideMonth

The City of Cleveland Department of Public Works has extended the hours of several recreation centers to serve as cooling centers for Cleveland residents that are seeking shelter this week (6/17-6/21) of 90-degree-plus temperatures.

Y.O.U. is thrilled to announce the start of our Summer Youth Employment Program! 🌟 Starting today, just over 1700 young people in our community will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, develop new skills, and build a brighter future. #YOUCLE #SYEPCLE

Earlier today, we held our kickoff event for Building Great Futures, a joint initiative between Y.O.U. and Habitat for Humanity, Greater Cleveland. Now in its seventh year, eight teens will spend the summer learning about construction and rehabilitating two houses. #youcle #SYEPcle

Today, we pause to honor and celebrate Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history. On this day in 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. #Juneteenth

Youth Opportunities Unlimited is proud to be named a 2024 Top Workplace by The Plain Dealer 🏅Based entirely on employee surveys, we are honored to make the Top Workplaces list two years in a row.

In honor of #worldyouthskillsday, Youth Opportunities Unlimited is proud to play a role in preparing teens and young adults for a meaningful future. Our many workforce development programs provide hands-on experiences as youth learn career readiness skills. #youcle

At our Annual Austin Carr Celebrity Golf Invitational on Monday, the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show hosted their segment live from Quail Hollow. During their show, they spoke with Y.O.U. participant Juan Perez and Y.O.U. President and CEO Craig Dorn. Watch the clip here: youtu.be/KRuN5jPzbQo

Congrats to our Pharmacy Technician Graduates on completing their credential training! In collaboration with CVS Health, the program provides 18-24 year olds job readiness training and experience working at a CVS Health location. #youcle #pharmacytechnician #CVSHealth #TeamCVS

Youth Opportunities Unlimited is thrilled to announce three of our staff members have been accepted into programs with The Cleveland Leadership Center! These selective programs focus on professional development and community impact. Congrats 👏 #youcle

Through Y.O.U. and Destination Cleveland, 20 interns were able to attend the ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition. Through the ASAE Meeting Community Needs Initiative, we were honored to receive a generous contribution of more than $15,000 raised by the attendees. #youcle #YOUinternsip #ASAE24

☀️ And that’s a wrap on SYEP 2024! Through our Summer Youth Employment Program, 1,748 youth were employed at 375 worksites — earning $3 million in wages! Congrats to our participants, employers and staff on a successful summer ☀️ #youcle #SYEPcle #summerjobs #youthemployment

Y.O.U. proudly highlights the 2024 Ohio High School Tech Internship (HSTI) program by Ohio OWT 🎉 In our Northeast Ohio region, Y.O.U. worked closely with local employers to provide 218 students hands-on internships in tech-related fields. #youcle #highschooltechinternship

"It's about time and treasure…We fund thousands of summer jobs, but we need our corporate partners and employers, big and small, to give youth the time and the job opportunities they need to succeed” - Executive Ronayne Youth Opps Unlimited Pathways to Progress event

Thank you Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and Office of Mayor Bibb Justin Bibb for joining us last night at our Pathways to Progress event. We enjoyed an important discussion on the future of youth workforce development. #youcle

Thank you to Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland for joining us as we visited two worksites where youth are gaining valuable skills and experience. Black Girl Media and Habitat for Humanity, Greater Cleveland are shining examples of employer partnerships that focus on mentorship and youth empowerment.