GIFT GIVING GUIDE
MAY 20, 2022
CJN.ORG | CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS | 79
Youth Opportunities Unlimited Our Mission: Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) is a nonprofit workforce development organization that serves teens and young adults, aged 14-24, living in economically distressed neighborhoods in Northeast Ohio. Y.O.U.’s programs and services are focused on ensuring these individuals are ready to pursue a path to economic self-sufficiency through mentoring, employability skills training, career exploration and work experiences. Y.O.U. helps nearly 5,000 individuals annually, preparing them for career pathways through summer and year-round jobs, internships, for-credit high school classes, and industry-specific credential training. Y.O.U.’s vision is a just and equitable community where every young person is ready and confidently pursuing a meaningful future.
What’s New: This year marks the 40th Anniversary of the region’s only organization devoted exclusively to youth workforce development. In June, more than 1,200 teens will kick off a six-week paid summer job experience. In March 2022, Y.O.U. was named the home of the Greater Cleveland Career Consortium, a partnership of 40+ employers, education institutions, and youth-serving organizations to make sure all young people know their pathway after high school graduation. The 12th Annual Austin Carr Celebrity Golf Invitational, hosted by the Cavs legend, will take place August 15 at Quail Hollow Country Club. Golfers are paired with local sports and media celebrities and Y.O.U. youth for a fun-filled day on the links.
Interested in Helping? Contact: Missy Toms, VP, Development & Communications 216.566.5445 | mtoms@youthopportunities.org
216.566.5445 Youthopportunities.org
Top Leadership
Craig Dorn, President & CEO
James Hardiman, Chair of the Board
