WE GIVE YOUTH THE TOOLS AND

WORK WITH THEM TO CREATE A PLAN

TO MEET THEIR CAREER GOALSuwguc.org/yepp

About YEPPSince 2015, United Way of Greater Union County (UWGUC) has managed the Youth Employment Pathway Program (YEPP) implemented by the Youth Employment and Training Consortium (YETC). The Consortium supports in-school youth (14-21 years old) struggling to graduate from high school and out-of-school youth (16-24 years old) not working, to attain a degree or certificate, secure employment, enroll in education or training programs, increase their earnings, and/or achieve measurable skills gained towards securing a credential or employment.

UWGUC partners with organizations to provide services, centralized training for partners and youth, provide access to GED preparation, apprenticeship programs, occupational training, and other educational opportunities. The sub-grantees will recruit and engage youth in education, mentoring and employment readiness programs to help them develop skills that will provide sustainability. Youth have an opportunity to participate in a paid work experience aligned with their career goals and/or where they learn to work. They gain valuable skills necessary for securing and retaining employment.

CONT CT US

“They will help you fi ght for your goals.”Roberto, Bookkeeping Kean University, Class of 2022YEPP PARTICIPANT

About YEPP

To register for the YEPP Program, please

go online at www.uwguc.org/yepp to

take our brief eligibility qestionnaire, or

please contact the Youth Coordinator at

908.353.7171, ext. 125.

START A PATHWAY TO YOUR CAREER

What is the YEPP Program

The Odds

“YEPP gives opportunities and gives you hope”Shay, Administrative Clerk

A.S. Biology, Union County College

YEPP PARTICIPANT

To QualifyThere are two components to the program: the out of school

and in school youth program

To qualify for the out of school youth program, applicants:

• Must be a Union County Resident

• Must be between the ages of 16-24

• Out of school

• Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service

Program includes:

• Career Planning

• Education and Training Programs

• Work Experience and more

82.6% of our youth are placed in

employment or education

78.8% of our youth earned a degree or certificate

83.2% of out of school youth with a basic skill deficiency improved in literacy and/or numeracy

To qualify for the in school youth program, applicants:

• Must be a Union County Resident

• Must be between the ages of 14-21

• At risk of not graduating high school on time and who meet

the eligibility criteria

Program includes:

• Academic Support

• Credit Recovery

• Tutoring

• Case Management

• Career Planning

The Youth Employment Pathways Program (YEPP) is

designed to assist youth between the ages of 14-24 with

the necessary tools they’ll need in order to successfully

secure employment. We work with non-profit agencies that

provide direct service to youth in Union County to help them

achieve their goals and work toward obtaining credential

certifications, enter higher education and/or secure

employment.

Qualify

ALL PARTICIPANTS IN YEPP will obtain these valuable skills:

• Advance your professional skills for securing certification and employment• Leadership development• Entrepreneurial skills• Financial literacy and more

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