Youth Opportunities Unlimited
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to prepare teens and young adults to become economically self-sufficient contributors to building Northeast Ohio’s educated, skilled and inclusive workforce. Our vision is a just and equitable community where every young person is ready and confidently pursuing a meaningful future.
About
Y.O.U. PROVIDES THE LARGEST ARRAY OF EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY. Y.O.U. HELPS YOUTH SUCCEED BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND ACCESS TO CAREER PATHWAYS. Y.O.U. HAS TWO MAIN AREAS OF FOCUS: (1) COMMUNITY-BASED EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES THAT WORK WITH EMPLOYERS AND INDUSTRY SECTORS TO CREATE SUMMER AND YEAR-ROUND WORK OPPORTUNITIES, AND TRAINING THAT LEADS TO CERTIFICATION, AS WELL AS JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, AND OTHER WORKPLACE EXPERIENCES FOR AGES 14-24 WHO COME FROM FAMILIES THAT LIVE IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED COMMUNITIES. Y.O.U. OPERATES A COMMUNITY-WIDE SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM WITH FUNDING FROM VARIOUS ENTITIES, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT, IN WHICH Y.O.U. IS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD, PROVIDING RECRUITMENT, WAGES, OVERSIGHT, (PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O) AND FOLLOW-UP SERVICES TO TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO WORK IN A WIDE RANGE OF WORK SETTINGS. (2) Y.O.U. ALSO PROVIDES SCHOOL-BASED YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT MOTIVATE TEENS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL SO THEY GRADUATE ON TIME AND ARE PREPARED TO CONTINUE ON FOR CAREER-CERTIFICATION, EMPLOYMENT, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION OR THE MILITARY. Y.O.U. PROVIDES ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIFE-SKILL TRAINING THAT TEACHES HOW TO START A BUSINESS VENTURE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Y.o.u. helps teens and young adults succeed by providing educational and workforce opportunities, skills development, and access to career pathways.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “To provide employment and training opportunities to at-risk cleveland area youth.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as OH.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 1361 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44115.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 2112 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$618,190.
- The organization has 29 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1982.
- The organization pays $6,744,538 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $361,059 in fundraising expenses.
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