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About
YES
Summit County YES provides academic support,
leadership development, job skills training, and subsidized
employment to Summit County youth to help them meet their
academic and career goals.
In 2004, Summit County YES was named an Achievement Award Winner
by the National Association of Counties for being an innovative
program that contributes to and enhances county government in
the United States.
Who We Serve
Summit
County youth, age 16-18, who are in school and meet federal
financial eligibility requirements. Youth may also have a
barrier to success, including learning disabilities, truancy
problems, or being behind a grade level. Foster children and
pregnant or parenting youth may also qualify for our program.
History
For nearly 30 years Summit County has provided employment
opportunities to at-risk youth, primarily through summer
programs. Changes in workforce legislation in 2000 led to the
development of the current Summit County YES, which is a more
comprehensive and year-round program. In addition to the
traditional work component, YES now includes the Program
Elements listed in the link below.
Program Elements
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