WHAT IS HYPE?
HYPE (Helping Youth Prepare for Employment) is a collaboration between the entities below to form a collaborative youth employment network. The collective goal is to educate youth on career opportunities and assist them in finding a work experience, high school internship, or part-time employment.
Youth Employment Project
The Youth Employment Project is part of the employment services extended to youth via the Workforce Alliance. Ideal ages are 16-19 for placement, but ages 14 and 15 can attend the pre-employment workshops
The Way to Work Program
The Way to Work (TWTW) Summer Youth Program is designed to empower youth ages 14 -17 with the tools and resources needed to become successful employees – now and in the future! TWTW seeks to provide positive work experiences, self-sufficiency skills, and meet the needs of the community. Participants receive up to 20 hours of paid employment per week after training for approximately 8 weeks each summer.
Job Prep
The Greater Wichita YMCA sponsors an in-depth job training program, equipping youth with resume and interview training, and additional work skills as they apply for job openings in the local area.
Why youth employment?
“Opportunities to work, learn responsibility, and gain real skills not only prepare young people for the jobs of tomorrow, they also strengthen our community. I support programs like YMCA Job Prep, the Workforce Alliance Youth Employment Project, and The Way to Work because they help young Wichitans gain experience, build financial skills, and discover their potential.”
Lily Wu
Wichita Mayor