Youth Career Pathways — Fall 2025
Free training, coaching & paid experience for ages 16–24
Ready to level up by November? Youthful Impact’s free, funded program helps you pick one skill track, get coaching and community support, and complete real projects that employers notice. If you’re bored in school, undecided, want more challenge, or navigating barriers (justice involvement, parenting, disability/OPWDD, recovery, housing), you’re welcome here.
Early access: Complete the sign-up form to start your first Google Career Certificate early.
Watch the overview or click through the slides to see how the program works in under 10 minutes
5 Minute Video Overview
Interactive Lessons 28 slides
What You’ll Get
- ✅ One skill track this Fall (finish by Spring 2025)
- ✅ Weekly coaching + peer support
- ✅ Paid work experience
- ✅Credentials that strengthen your resume
- ✅ Auto-admission to an online Bachelor’s in IT or Business
Tech Skills Tracks
🎨 Digital & Creative
- Social Media & Digital Storyteller
- Creative Experience Designer (UX/UI)
⚙️ Tech & Problem Solving
- Tech Problem Solver
- Code Creator (Python)
- AI Explorer
📊 Business & Security
- Team Organizer & Project Leader
- Data Detective
- Cyber Guardian (Cybersecurity)
Who This Program Is For
1. Where You’re Starting From
- In school or out of school
- Undecided about your future
- Seeking meaningful experiences
- Facing barriers or limited opportunities
2. What You Want to Learn and Build
- Entrepreneurship and leadership skills
- Tech skills and certificates
- Explore real-world opportunities
- Life skills through personalized coaching
3. What You Want to Achieve
- Paid work experience
- Internships
- College credits while in high school
- Early acceptance to college
How It Works (3 steps)
- Apply — fill out the short form by Sept 18 for early access
- Confirm — we’ll help with any paperwork and next steps
- Start — Meet with your counselors and begin your skill track, join coaching, and get matched to projects/work experience
