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Y-Excl

Work-based program for 14-21 year olds

Y-Excl Summer

Y-ExCL Summer is a paid, 10-week work-based experience for individuals 14-21 years old to develop and strengthen employment skills while also learning about education and training necessary for future goals. Successful completion of a mandatory 2-week pre-employment training is required in order for students to receive job placement. Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting applications for Summer 2025. We hope you check back Spring of 2026 for another chance at participating. Thank you for your interest!

What’s Next?

After completing the 2-week training, students are matched with one of our Partnered Employers and work Monday- Thursday, for a total of 20 hours starting at $12.00 an hour. Fridays are reserved for programming that will consist of college tours, service learning projects, and other enrichment activities. The opportunities range from office/administrative duties, inventory flow and control, maintenance, facilities, childcare, event planning, and labor/construction-related jobs for age-appropriate youth.

The 10-Week Commitment is as Follows:

  1. Saturday, May 17: Program Orientation
  2. Monday, June 2 – Friday, June 13: 2-Week Pre-Employment Training
  3. Monday, June 16: First Day of Job Placement
  4. Thursday, August 7: Last Day of Job Placement
  5. Friday, August 8: Graduation

Interested in Participating?

If you are interested in participating, the first step is to fill out the online application. Please make sure your email address and phone number are current and accessible. Applying does not ensure acceptance into the program, it means you are now an eligible candidate to conduct an interview for program consideration.

Y-EXCL Application

Let’s Partner!

We partner with local non-profit organizations and businesses to offer real life work experiences for youth we work with over the Summer. Our students range from 14 – 21 years old and we offer 20-hour work experiences for 8-weeks over the 10-week Summer Program. Students will complete a 2 week pre-employment training prior to starting their work experience and will then work Monday through Thursday for the remaining 8 weeks of the program. With the mentorship, leadership, and supervision provided by our partnered employers, this gives our students a chance to practice what they’ve learned during the 2-week training period in a real-life work experience.

Digital Skills

The Digital Skills Course is a program that aims to provide education in the use of information, communication technology or ICT and to encourage higher level thinking and creativity through ICT. Digital Skills will help promote computer based educational resources.

There are three levels for students to register in this course:

Level 1: Introduction to Basic Computers and Word

Intro to Basic Computer

Introduction to Basic Computers has 4 Modules

  • Module 1 – Introduction to computer
  • Module 2 – Working with files, folders and windows
  • Module 3 – Browsing, Searching the web working with email
  • Module 4 – Using Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word has 7 Modules

  • Module 1

Part 1: Starting with Word and Writing

Part 2: Editing

  • Module 2: Formatting A Document
  • Module 3: Pages, Lists, and Tabs
  • Module 4: Tables and Graphics
  • Module 5: References, Links, and Mailings
  • Module 6: Sharing and Customizing
  • Module 7: Forms and Macros

Level 2: Beginning Microsoft Excel

Level 2 has 6 Modules

  • Module 1: Creating a Worksheet and a Chart
  • Module 2: Formatting and Printing
  • Module 3: Using Formulas for Functions
  • Module 4: Advanced Functions
  • Module 5: Automation, Protection, Collaboration, and Web Queries
  • Module 6: Working with Tables, Charts, and Graphics

Level 3: Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint has 4 Modules

  • Module 1: Creating a PowerPoint Presentation
  • Module 2: Formatting a Presentation
  • Module 3: Tables, SmartArt, and Charts
  • Module 4: Advanced Functionality

Outlook

Outlook has 2 Modules

  • Module 1: Starting with Outlook & Working with Email
  • Module 2: Managing Calendars with Outlook & Working with Different Views
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