Countywide Youth Bridges Program

Program Overview

The Countywide Youth Bridges Program (CYBP) provides at-risk and disconnected youth with career exposure opportunities within the County of Los Angeles, and provides them with resources such as supportive services and personal enrichment training that will help prepare them for future success. More importantly, the CYBP will ultimately introduce youth to various career pathways within the public sector.

CYBP provides meaningful career exposure within the County by offering a three-step program.

STEP 1

Internship

120-hour Work Experience

STEP 2

Youth Worker

12-Month County Job

STEP 3

Brighter Futures

Permanent Employment

Who Qualifies?

Step 1 Youth@Work Internship Benefits:

• Receive up to 120 hours of paid work experience at current minimum wage rate.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse County department
• Potential long-term employment options

Step 2 Youth Worker Training Benefits

Youth who participate in the training program will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive salary during the internship
• Medical and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Technical job training and guidance on workplace behavior, competencies, individual responsibilities, and development of occupational skill sets.

Upon successful completion of their training, Youth Worker will be eligible to compete for permanent County positions.

Step 1 Youth@Work Internship

Eligibility Requirements:

• Los Angeles County Resident
• 17-24 years of age
• Have the right to work in the U.S.
• May be required to register for Selective Services, if male and 18 years of age and older
• Other eligibility requirements may pertain depending on program funding
• Applicants to the program are required to apply online: https://yaw.opportunity.lacounty.gov/yaw-participant

Step 2 Youth Worker Training Program

Eligibility Requirements:

• Complete the CYBP Youth@Work Internship (step1) to qualify
• Apply online @: https://bit.ly/2MFGji2
• Take examination
• Receive score based on exam results
• Attend interview
• Accept placement

Step 3 Better Futures

Eligibility Requirements:

• Apply to entry level positions that you may qualify for
• Take examination
• Receive score based on exam results
• Attend interview
• Accept placement