Programs

Conrad N. Hilton Career Associates Program

The Career Associates Program is designed to enhance current AYE operations by increasing capacity to assist a select group of vulnerable youth who have been identified as needing extra support to overcome barriers to employment and become contributing members of the community.  This will be achieved within our own programs and through partnerships with three Religiou
s Sister's communities serving youth and young adults in Los Angeles County. 

The project will provide extra supports to youth ages 18 – 24 to achieve self sufficiency and increase participation in the local community. AYE will provide vocational training, paid work experience, virtual job training, tutoring, career development, and supportive services to address basic needs such as healthcare, housing, counseling, childcare, transportation, etc. 

This Way ONward - Gap Inc.

This Way ONward is a collaborative effort between a Community Partner; Gap Inc. and Old Navy stores. Old Navy’s in-store job training & mentorship program provides opportunity youth with their first job and the skills they need to become the best versions of themselves. Participants engage in community-partner job readiness training programs and apply their learnings through paid internships and job opportunities at Old Navy stores. The goal is to help youth gain skills and confidence via real-world work experience in order to pursue their own paths and support an inclusive hiring pipeline at Old Navy.

Youth between the ages of 16-24 participate in paid internships at Old Navy stores and receive job training, mentorship and support services.