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Youth Workforce Development Program


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Developing independence, exploring talents and interests, following career path decisions and making employment goals are a huge challenge, especially for students who are emotionally, cognitively and behaviorally challenged.The Youth Workforce Development program targets youth ages 14 to 21 and prepare them with the essential skills needed to obtain and maintain a job. Holy Family applies a 3-tiered approach to career preparation:

  • 14 to 15 year-olds learn about career and vocational options, along with basic job skills.
  • 16 to 18 year-olds focus on a vocational area, such as healthcare, automotive, computer support or carpentry, aligned with their abilities and needs assessments. They also learn resume writing, teamwork and job readiness.
  • 18 to 21 year-olds learn the meaning of responsibility and leadership development, and work in internship and/or apprenticeship situations to gain experience.

The program includes classroom learning, on-the-job training, and other connecting activities that link academic core curriculum with the tools necessary to facilitate school-to-career transition.

An Employer Advisory Committee forms an integral part of our workforce development program and provides students with internships, job shadowing, and the availability of entry-level jobs.

CLICK HERE for the “Earn and Learn” components of Holy Family’s Workforce Development Program, the “Pit Stop” and the “Workshop.”

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  • Day Schools
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Youth Workforce Development Programs
8234 Ohio River Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
412.766.9020 x.462

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