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Y.O.U. Winter Alumni Event with the Cavs

The Y.O.U. Winter Alumni Event was a success! Former program participants were treated to dinner, a Cleveland Cavaliers game (and win), and some up close and personal time with Dwyane Wade and the King himself, LeBron James.

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What's Your New Year's Resolution?

The crystal ball has dropped, and the three decipherable lines of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ have been sung, which means 2018 is officially here! As you start to make your New Year’s Resolutions, we hope Youth Opportunities Unlimited will be in your plans.

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Congratulations, Onyango Pearl! JAG National Competition Winner

Please join us in extending congratulations to Onyango Pearl, who took home top honors at the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Leadership Competition. Onyango won first place in the Public Speaking event.

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Covelli Enterprise Donates To Y.O.U.

For over three years, Covelli Enterprise (a Panera Bread, O’Charley’s, and Dairy Queen Franchisee) has supported the Y.O.U. mission of connecting teens and young adults to jobs, internships, and credential training. Kimberly Francesangelo recently stopped by Y.O.U.’s office to drop off a donation and explain why Youth Opportunities Unlimited is so essential to Covelli Enterprises.

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Y.O.U. Holiday Hours

Y.O.U. wishes everyone a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. The Y.O.U. offices (including Day One) will be closed Friday, December 22, 2017, through Tuesday, January 2, 2018. We will return to regular office hours on Wednesday, January 3.

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Happy Holidays from Y.O.U.!

The holidays are upon us and, for Y.O.U., that means a time to give thanks. From volunteers to employers, staff to donors, participants to sponsors, we are grateful for the unwavering dedication, support, and generosity of our community.

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Young Entrepreneurs Shop Till They Drop

They’re crowding the checkout aisles with their carts stuffed with goodies, but they aren’t your typical holiday shoppers. These are E CITY students purchasing the raw materials that they will turn into their business ventures. Throughout November and December, E CITY students from all seven participating schools are heading to stores to begin building their entrepreneurial enterprises.

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Get to Know Y.O.U.'s Case Management Team

Last month, we highlighted the importance of case management to participant success in Y.O.U. programs. This month, we're highlighting the Day One Case Management team: Alice Gallego, Lashear Price, Sherena Frazier-Miller, and Adenike Mosley-Brown.

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Achieving Success One Case at a Time

Y.O.U.’s Case Managers are creating a culture of encouragement, empowerment, and success for participants in the Day One program. Day One is designed for young adults 17-24 who have graduated high school but are not enrolled in further study or employed. Participants receive training to earn an industry-recognized credential and an internship or job in their selected career path.

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E CITY Boot Camp Gives Students a Crash Course in Business

It was mission critical for the more than 70 students who participated in Y.O.U.’s annual E CITY Boot Camp at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland on November 3rd.

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Announcing Y.O.U. Young Professionals Organization

Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) is proud to announce the formation of its new Young Professional Organization (YPO).

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I.C.Y.M.I.: Possible U Highlights Y.O.U.'s Day One Program

WKYC Cleveland recently highlighted Y.O.U.'s Day One programs as part of its Possible U series. The piece featured Aaron Cartledge, a former Y.O.U. participant, who found a pathway to success through the Day One program with a focus on phlebotomy.

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From Participants to Ambassadors: Two Friends Reflect on Their Pasts and Futures with Y.O.U.

Y.O.U. may be new to some at Lorain High School, but not Principal Robin Hopkins and building substitute Sharlyna McQueen. These lifelong friends are former Y.O.U. participants and both are excited to show the Lorain High School community the positive impact Y.O.U. programs have on youth.

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Summer Jobs Participants Prepare for the Future

This year Y.O.U. focused on ensuring young adults 18-24 years-old who participated in the summer jobs program had an opportunity to receive additional training while exploring potential training for their career development.

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Congratulations, Young Entrepreneurs!

Please join us in congratulating our two young entrepreneurs, Pablo Arredondo and Christian Padierna, on a job well done while presenting at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge in New York City.

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JOG and E CITY Journeys Begin For Students

With the program pledge sworn, the more than 200 members of the 2017-18 JOG and E CITY classes officially began their 9-month journeys of professional growth and development. At Welcome Celebrations across three counties and 13 schools, students embarked upon Y.O.U. programs geared at employment success.

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Get to Know John Marshall High School Career Coach Michelle Mauck

Michelle Mauck is entering her fourth year as a Career Coach with Youth Opportunities Unlimited. Her contagious energy and warm personality make her a favorite among her students and coworkers. We met up with Michelle to ask her about her time at Y.O.U. and what she’s most looking forward to in the 2017-18 school year.

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Y.O.U. Needs Your Help with the Online Elevator Pitch Challenge

Every year the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship holds a contest called the Online Elevator Pitch Challenge. This year, Y.O.U. has 2 teens from our E CITY program competing and they need your help. Each student participating in the 2017 National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge has created a 60-second pitch promoting his or her business.

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Y.O.U. Welcomes New Volunteer and Alumni Coordinator, Marcus Harris

Marcus Harris is the new Volunteer & Alumni Coordinator at Y.O.U. After years in the corporate world as a Store Manager at Starbucks, Marcus is bringing his knowledge and experience to Y.O.U. We caught up with Marcus to learn a little more about him and what he hopes to accomplish.