Youth and Young Adults

Coming into the program I was working on obtaining a major in both Television Broadcasting and Radio and Social Work. Youth Radio's Pathways Program was able to enroll me into a Berkeley City College Photoshop course.

Anthony enrolled in Youth Enrichment Services in November of 2015 as a high school dropout and a very timid and shy individual. It was a challenge to figure out what career path he would pursue though he understood that obtaining his GED was top priority.

My name is DaeSean McNeal. I'm 20 years old and from Oakland. Being a part of Youth Radio and their Pathways Program has helped me get back on track and focus on my goals.

I'm very happy that I had the chance to participate as a Pathways Intern at Youth Radio.

Interested in a career in health care, she enrolled in the Contra Costa County’s Workforce Development (CCCWDB) Program for out-of-school youth.

David was eager to make a fresh start, get his GED and find a career, so he enrolled in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program for out-of-school youth.

When Jaileel graduated from John Swett High School last year, he had never held a job. Today, he's working at an event staffing company and he says he owes his current employment to the Earn and Learn summer jobs program.

Cesar has lived in Brentwood his entire life. When he first enrolled in the EASTBAY Works partner Contra Costa County Workforce Development Board’s (CCCWDB) program for out-of-school youth, Cesar had a part-time job washing cars at a local car wash…

Varun came to EASTBAY Works a month after becoming a permanent resident of the United States.

Jesse is a former foster youth and high school drop-out who had never held a job before coming to EASTBAY Works and enrolling in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program for out-of-school youth.