The support teens and young adults need to pursue a job or career in Northeast Ohio

Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) is a nonprofit workforce development organization based in Cleveland, Ohio. For over 40 years Y.O.U. has served teens and young adults ages 14-24 living in under-resourced areas in Northeast Ohio.

OUR MISSION

To prepare teens and young adults to become economically self-sufficient contributors to building Northeast Ohio’s educated, skilled, and inclusive workforce.

OUR VISION

A just and equitable community where every young person is ready and confidently pursuing a meaningful future.

Y.O.U. employment programs help nearly 5,000 teens and young adults annually, preparing them for career pathways through summer and year-round jobs, internships, and industry-specific credential training.

Y.O.U. school programs help hundreds of teens annually prepare for the workforce.

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