YCD

Who we are

Established in 1973, Young Community Developers, Inc. (YCD) is a 39 year old 501c (3) community based organization that provides a variety of training and support opportunities for residents of the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood of San Francisco. Per year some eighteen hundred individuals (1,800) receive employment and training related services through YCD. The targeted population is among the hardest to serve. Over the years YCD has successfully operated both educational and employment based training opportunities for residents of the Southeast Sector.

OUR VISION

At Young Community Developers, Inc. our vision is to be community leaders in producing independent and productive members of society by providing innovative and high quality trainings and services. We understand, assist and self-empower individuals with the everyday tools and services that transform the lives in the Southeast Sector of San Francisco. "We make opportunities real!"

Our Ten Principles of Service

1. We are committed to providing pre-employment and employment education that fosters independent thinkers and productive community members.

2. We are committed to being on the cutting edge of employment and training opportunities

3. We are committed to youth development and education and will provide state of the art opportunities for our youth in preparation for the workforce of the future

4. We are committed to demonstrating integrity, professionalism and mirroring the expectations of our clients.

5. We are committed to applying rigorous standards of accountability and shifting the focus of workforce development towards disenfranchised communities.

6. We are committed to train and develop community members according to challenging and clear standards of achievement and accountability.

7. We are committed to assisting and supporting those who have been or are involved in the criminal justice system to develop career skills and lead productive lives.