YO! Valley is dedicated to promoting achievement by working with families and community partners to create opportunities for youth to reach their education, employment and personal goals.

Let us help you turn your dream into a reality, whether it's getting your GED and attending college, learning a trade and finding the right career path, or giving back to your community. We are willing to help you take that first step if you're willing to stand up to the challenge and make a commitment to yourself.

EDUCATION

Homework & Tutoring Center
Come take advantage of the tutoring lab. Gain access to computers, the Internet, printer, fax, copy machines and tutors to help you with that tough assignment.

Support Services
We offer assistance with transportation, books, supplies, tools and equipment. We can also connect you to our agency partners, who can assist you with childcare, counseling, and other service needs.

High School & GED Prep
Our academic workshop offers assistance in:

GED Prep

High School Diploma Prep

Exit Exam Prep

College
Let us assist youth with transition to college / occupational training. Services Provided:

SAT prep

Financial Aid application assistance

Occupational assistance

Career path planning

College & educational exploration

EMPLOYMENT

Skills Assessment
Not sure what career path to take? Our vocational assessment programs will help you determine your vocational aptitude and assist in mapping out your career path.

Job Readiness & Work Experience
For those 14-21 year olds who have difficulty finding a job, our job readiness program offers work experience, on-the-job training, job shadowing, part-time and full-time employment in a field that's related to your career and employment goals.

Job Search & Placement Assistance
Now that you have completed job readiness and work experience, we will assist you in your job search activity by providing you with job leads, linking you with other employment resources, keeping you informed of weekly job fairs in your immediate area, and giving you access to our job banks.

COMMUNITY

Annual Youth Day Fair
This event provides San Fernando Valley youth with an opportunity to explore available educational, career, employment and personal development options. The day is fun-filled with activities such as basketball, football, soccer competitions, boxing exhibitions, games and live entertainment.

Boxing
Our boxing program not only teaches the fine art of boxing but it is also is a great program to help you get in shape. We can get you into boxing competitions or you can do it simply for fun. Please contact us to find out what other community events we are offering.