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Glendale Youth Alliance

Eighteen years ago, Glendale business and educational leaders asked gang members what would keep them out of gangs, and they responded “jobs.” Inspired by this answer, community leaders established the Glendale Youth Alliance (GYA) in 1993 to provide jobs and employment preparedness training for Glendale’s at-risk youth aged 14-24. GYA programs are designed to build civic values, provide a foundation to learn job skills and increase the likelihood for the participants to become productive members of the workforce. GYA, the only organization in our area with this mission, currently operates a spectrum of six mentored employment programs ranging for the youngest youth who have never held a job, to a program for older youth who are ready to enter mainstream employment. Address 1255 South Central Ave., Glendale, CA 91204 · Get Directions Phone (818) 937-8073 Website http://www.glendaleyouthalliance.org Status Open until 5:00 pm. Hours Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Founded 1993 About Investing in the Future Workforce General Information Unemployment is America’s most pressing issue with the highest rate of 20% for youth ages 16 to 24. The harsh reality is that even when jobs are available, many youth are not adequately prepared to succeed in the workforce. GYA is unique in providing leadership opportunities to youth. We have successfully provided jobs to over 6,500 youth and 71 college scholarships. Mission To provide, coordinate and/or support youth employment activities, efforts and programs that have a positive impact on Glendale area youth Awards 2010 Organization of the Year by the Armenian National Committee of Glendale 2008 Frugal Bugle Award for the Best Bargain Source of 2008 (For GYEP Program) Products -Hire our youth to work in your office, restaurant, retail store or place of business and we will pay for the initial 160 hours. -Hire our youth to perform hillside brush clearance on your private property through the GYEP program. -Be a work-experience worksite for the grant programs and mentor a youth. -Contribute to our scholarship fund or sponsor our programs. -Invest in the Future Workforce to ensure a brighter future for us all! Email glendaleyouthalliance@gmail.com