YOUTHFORCE NOLA BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY-EDUCATORS AND BUSINESS LEADERS, CIVIC LEADERS AND TECHNICAL TRAINERS-SO THAT TOGETHER WE CREATE AWARENESS AND REAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CITY'S YOUTH. GROUNDED IN RESEARCH, WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE GAIN THE SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND CONFIDENCE TO TAKE CHARGE OF THEIR FUTURE. SO FAR, NEARLY 2,000 YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE EARNED OVER $3 MILLION THROUGH PAID INTERNSHIPS. EVEN MORE POWERFUL, 99% HAVE CONTINUED ON TO COLLEGE OR CAREER-AND ALONG THE WAY, THEY'VE GAINED SOMTHING GREATER: A BELIEF IN THEMSELVES AND A VISION OF THE FUTURE THEY ARE CAPABLE OF CREATING.SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES IN 2024 INCLUDED; SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT AND CAPACITY: $1,133,250; INTERNSHIP AND SOFT SKILLS: $2,217,972; TRAINING PROVIDER CAPACITY: $959,298; STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: $1,221,638 AND OTHER DIRECT PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES: $962,100
DatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024