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 by Sept 18 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 Nov 2025)
- ✅ Weekly coaching + peer support
- ✅ Paid work experience (where eligible)
- ✅Credentials that strengthen your resume
- ✅ Auto-admission to an online Bachelor’s in IT or Business
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 Can Join?
We welcome all young people ages 16–24, including if you are:
- In school or out of school
- Undecided or seeking more challenge
- Facing barriers such as justice involvement, parenting, disability (incl. OPWDD), recovery/mental health, or housing instability
Snackable proof note: “If you have an OPWDD eligibility letter, that alone can document disability status.”
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 — begin your skill track, join coaching, and get matched to projects/work experience
