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If you work hard at finding a job the rewards can be worth it.  Check some of the links here for employers and other resources that can help your job search.  Also check with the Career Centers located in Santa Cruz and Watsonville.  Be sure to visit your school's career centers as a resource for summer and part-time employment.

Free Online Assessment

Visit the Casey Life Skills web site for a free online assessment of your work, study and life skills!

Sueños / Workforce Investment Act Youth Services

The Sueños program offers eligible youth workforce development services that will prepare them to set attainable career goals, connect them to resources and mentoring services.  For information, call (831) 763-8515 and visit their web site.

Youth Employment Program (YEP)

The Youth Employment Program (YEP) is partially funded by the Santa Cruz County Workforce Investment Board and operated by the County Office of Education.  YEP provides employment assistance and training for current and former foster and probation youth ages 14 through 21.  YEP will also be providing youth ages 14 through 24 with subsidized federal stimulus funding authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  Visit their website at: http://www.santacruz.k12.ca.us/student_services/yep.html

Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP)

Services for youth ages 15-21 to reduce the drop-out rate and support youth in reaching their educational and vocational goals.  Complete the application and leave in the box in Career Center at Capitola lobby located at 2045 40th Avenue, in Capitola or call (831) 464-6281 to schedule an appointment.