Servicios de empleo para jóvenes

Do Your Homework

Check out our Toolkit for Job Seekers to find tools and resources that can help you in your job search, explore career options, and review training or apprenticeship opportunities.
You’ll find tools like:

• America’s Job Center of California
• CalJOBS^SM
• Career Exploration Tools.

Follow These Steps

1. Build a Strong Resume: Use the Resume Builder feature in CalJOBS to build your resume online. You can create multiple resumes tailored to specific jobs.
2. Develop Your Interview Skills: Learn your top strengths and get in-person interview practice. Find your local AJCC .
3. Gain the Experience That Fits Your Career Goals: Visit your local AJCC to learn about apprenticeships, internships, and vocational training available in your area.
4. Build Your Network: Attend local job fairs, workshops, and events to grow your network.

See If You Qualify for Employment Services

If you are between the ages of 14-24 years old and meet certain eligibility requirements, you may qualify for the following services, available through your local America’s Job Center of California:

• Tutoring, study skills training, and instruction leading to completion of secondary school
• Alternative school services
• Mentoring
• Paid and unpaid work experience (such as internships, apprenticeships, and job shadowing)
• Occupational skills training
• Leadership development
• Supportive services
• Guidance counseling
• Follow-up services

Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP)

The Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP) provides special services to at-risk youth between the ages of 15-25 to achieve their educational and career goals. Peer advisors with similar experiences will work with you as mentors and career coaches. They can provide referrals to support services, workshops, employment preparation, and other training and community outreach efforts.

• Fact Sheet: Youth Employment Opportunity Program (DE 8714w) (PDF)
• YEOP Services and Eligibility Criteria
• YEOP Services by County

Learn More

CalJOBS
California’s online resource for connecting employers and job seekers.

Youth Rules!
The site provides labor restrictions for teenagers, tips to prevent workplace injuries and other useful information regarding federal and state labor laws.

Job Corps
Job Corps is the nation’s largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16-24 providing over a million disadvantaged young people with academic, vocational, and social skills training.

AmeriCorps
The AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is a full-time residential program for men and women, ages 18-24, that strengthens communities while developing leaders through direct, team-based national and community service.

Apprenticeship
Candidates for apprenticeship programs must be at least 16 years of age (18 for hazardous occupations). Programs last between one and six years. At the end of the instruction period, apprentices receive an Apprenticeship Completion Certificate which is a recognized credential for the selected occupation.