- Companies that are participating in the paid work experience program must sign an agreement committing to providing meaningful work.
- YJC assesses employer suitability when engaging with employers, because of the mission of the organization, team members are keen on ensuring a good fit for the youth population. Employers are asked about their hiring needs, timelines, training, upward mobility, and fair wages, while team members conduct their own research through platforms like Glassdoor and Google reviews to assess the employer’s fit with YJC’s clients’ needs.
- The goal is to avoid setting up uncomfortable situations or failures for either the client or the employer, prioritizing the specific needs of YJC’s population. The focus is on assessing the company culture and workplace practices.
- YJC is looking for employers that allow opportunities for upward mobility and long-term career growth, such as employers that prioritize upskilling and employee development.
- Employers that have the ability to maintain a two-way communicative relationship are typically well suited to partner with YJC, as this fits nicely with YJC’s program design.
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Trevor Trieschmann in 2025. This content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.
