Programs for Hire
Enterprise Programs
In the GYEP program, supervised teams of youth as young as 16 years old perform hillside brush clearance on private properties for a fee. Youth can also be hired to perform other general labor tasks. Youth employees work after school, on weekends and during the summer. They learn the importance of customer service and of meeting customer expectations.
ages 16-24
brush clearance
general labor
Youth with a proven work ethic and previous work experience are placed in career exploration jobs. The wages for the participants in this program is paid by the businesses that hire them.
ages 18-24
paid training
fill a position
General Grant Programs
Provides 120 hours of paid work experience to in-school youth with disabilities that are between the ages of 16 to 21. Youth also receive work readiness training through Glendale Community Colleges’ Professional Development Center and gain experience at a worksite based on their skills, aptitudes and interests during the summer months.
ages 16-21
paid training
summer job
The Employment Incentive Program serves young adults ages 18-24. Participants are placed primarily in private businesses to obtain the necessary skills to gain future employment. The grant pays for the initial 200 training hours as an incentive for the employer to hire the participant. Funding for this program is provided by the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)
ages 18-24
paid training
fill a position
Students, ages 14-21, who already possess some basic job skills, but lack experience are placed in a variety of worksites within the community. The TEAM Program is designed for youth who are able to work more independently. Participants learn to meet workplace expectations such as being on time, dressing appropriately and following through on assignments. After the completion of the TEAM Program, most participants are able to successfully secure and maintain employment.
ages 14-21
paid training
fill a position
Youth Participants between the age of 14-24 receive life skills, pre-employment training and paid work experience. The Brush Clearance Program provides the youngest and unskilled youth, ages 14-16, a first time job experience. On closely supervised teams, they spend 6 weeks removing overgrown brush on over 30 parcels of city owned land, augmenting the City's Vegetation Management Program and reducing the risk of fire on the city's hillsides. Youth who already possess some basic job skills are placed in jobs in the community such as local hospitals, non-profit organizations, libraries, schools, businesses and public agencies. The program is funded by Los Angeles County and the City of Glendale Departments.
ages 14-24
paid training
summer job