Youth Employment Services

What is the Youth Employment Program?

The Nine Star Youth Employment program can help you get a job. The program begins with a thorough assessment of your current skills. You’re then paired up with a case manager who helps you to outline long and short-term goals and then create an actionable plan to meet those goals.

Once your goals are determined, you’ll know the next steps to take. These could include additional education and/or certifications; assistance in job search skills; assistance in work habits; and/or placement in a paid internship or permanent job.

Who can apply?

This is an opportunity for young people between 16-24, who have dropped out of high school or have graduated but face barriers to advance their education and career.

What can you expect?

• Thorough assessment of current skills
• Opportunities to increase skills
• Possible certification in an educational or vocational program
• Creation of short term and long-term goals and a plan to meet them
• One-one-one mentor and guide
• Career counseling
• Job search training, resume writing, interviewing, follow up
• Development of a positive work habits & attitudes
• Internship and permanent job placement
• Budgeting

Who is eligible?

• Young people between 16-24 (graduated or dropped out)

What do I need to enroll?

• Valid identification: photo id, social security card

What are the benefits of the program?

• Getting a good job
• Exploring career opportunities
• Being eligible to participate in a paid internship
• Being exposed to a variety of training opportunities
• Being eligible for funding for advanced training

How do I enroll?

Stop by any Nine Star Youth Office- 730 I Street in Anchorage or in Wasilla at 300 n Willow

The Nine Star Youth Program is offered at no cost to the participants.

If you are a business interested in hiring a Youth Intern from our program click here for more information!