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Youth Employment Service

Youth Employment Service, a program of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, serves teens in Tompkins County. We don’t do this alone!

Youth Employment Service has been around for more than 35 years. Initially, it began as an odd job service, helping teens and homeowners connect to each other for yard-work, babysitting, moving and other jobs. Over time it expanded to provide subsidized employment opportunities. The first subsidized program, known as the Municipal Jobs Program or MJP, started in the 1980s and still exists today. T

his program serves over 75 youth and employs them at over 50 different worksites each summer. We have partnered with Cornell University, the Ithaca City School District, Ithaca College, Rotary, GIAC, Southside Community Center, the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and many others over the years to provide many different types of job opportunities for the teens of our community. Over time the focus at YES has shifted from getting teens connected to jobs, to helping them develop job-related skills and preparing them for future success. There are many employers, educators, community partners and funders that make what we do possible. In recent years we have taken on additional programs and initiatives that expand the types of opportunities we have available for our members. We look forward to many more years of helping teens navigate the world of work, and we hope you will contact us with questions, ideas, or interest in our programs.

04/02/2025

The application for the YES Summer Jobs Program is open! Apply before May 22nd. Learn more and start your application at yesithaca.org/apply

12/28/2024

Calling all employers!📣 Is there a position you're looking to fill? Are you open to hiring teens, but not sure how to find the right person for the job? Let us help. At Youth Employment Service, we continuously work with teens who are looking for part-time employment. We can connect you with a pool of motivated job seekers and let you take the hiring process from there.

Visit https://www.yesithaca.org/hire-a-teen.html for more information.

12/20/2024

The YES Office will be closed to the public from December 23rd to January 2nd. Enjoy your break!

12/06/2024

❔Who is eligible to be a YES Member?

🅰️Teens ages 14-21 who live within Tompkins County are eligible to become YES members and receive basic services.

Check out our program components and get all of your YES questions answered by visiting our website: https://www.yesithaca.org/

11/29/2024

When young people step up and take charge, amazing things can happen! Youth leadership brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and boundless energy to the table. Youth are the changemakers, the dreamers, and the future leaders who can shape our communities for the better.

As part of Youth Council Ambassadors, local teens come together to advocate and speak for the youth in Tompkins County, creating a better place for all.💪🌟

11/22/2024

At Youth Employment Service, we envision a world where ALL teens grow into flourishing adults, and our mission is to level, clear, and widen that path. We meet teens where they are and connect them to opportunities to work, grow, and lead in their community.💪

11/13/2024

Did you know YES offers support to youth seeking private employment through our free resumé builder and Now Hiring List? The list is updated every other week and includes 75 businesses in Tompkins County that regularly hire teens.

11/09/2024

The Ithaca Youth Bureau is committed to fostering a community and workforce that values, respects, and includes all people. We celebrate differences and promote mutual respect, cultural diversity, and inclusion in all of our programs. It is our hope that our programs will assist participants and their families in developing new relationships that will strengthen and unite our community.

11/08/2024

The 2024-2025 cohort of Youth Council Ambassadors (YCA) kicked off with a full-day retreat. 13 Ambassadors gathered at the Youth Bureau to participate in team building, leadership, and planning activities for the coming year. We traveled to City Hall and met with City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff about the role of local government and why it matters. We also spent some time analyzing current events at a national and local scale to launch our learning about civic engagement and media literacy.

Want to learn more about YCA? Visit https://www.yesithaca.org/yca.html

11/05/2024

Outreach schedule for 11/5 - 11/7 ✌️

10/28/2024

Come talk to theYES squad at your school. Ask about our easy Résumé Builder and our local Now Hiring List.
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1 James L Gibbs Drive
Ithaca, NY
14850

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16072731849

Website

http://www.yesithaca.org/

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