OUR SERVICES
YCD serves San Francisco’s most marginalized and under-resourced residents in which meeting primary needs is an inherent and ongoing challenge. We take a holistic approach to serving the community via an ecosystem of services that include education, training and career development opportunities, which are designed to empower residents of all ages in achieving economic mobility.
WORKFORCE PROGRAMS
YCD offers several job readiness training (JRT) and employment support services to our customers who are 18 years of age or older. Our programs serve all adults, including formerly incarcerated individuals reentering the workforce. YCD is committed to establishing career pathways within various industries and will work closely with all customers in the delivery of employment support services, fully supporting residents in their search and selection of job opportunities.
Neighborhood Job Center (NJC)
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In partnership with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), YCD serves as the Neighborhood Job Center (NJC) for Bayview, offering employment services for ages 16-18.
Hours
NJC is open Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm.Contact
Edwin Arango - arango@ycdjobs.org
Interrupt, Predict & Organize (IPO)
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The Interrupt, Predict & Organize (IPO) program is a collaborative, multi-partner initiative designed as a comprehensive violence prevention strategy. It focuses on providing intentional care management support for justice-involved adults aged 18-35.
The IPO program typically runs for 6 to 12 months and integrates robust case management with a range of supportive services. These services include a paid four-week life skills and job readiness cohort, assistance with barrier mitigation, connective services, and job placement support, all aimed at fostering stability and growth for participants.
Contact
Quincy Collins - qcollins@ycjobs.orgValentina Sedeno - vsedeno@ycdjobs.org
Employment & Education
ReEngagement (EErE)
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The Employment & Education Re-engagement (EErE) program is a transitional employment initiative designed to support justice-involved youth and young adults. This program offers comprehensive paid job readiness training, essential soft skills development, career exploration, and a range of supportive services. Additionally, the EErE program provides employment training to help participants secure long-term educational and employment placements.
The EErE program serves individuals aged 14-24. All participants, regardless of age, are required to complete four weeks of initial job readiness training to prepare for on-the-job training at a host site. For participants aged 14-17, the host site internship program runs for 16 weeks during the school year and 8 weeks during the summer. For those aged 18-24, the program spans six months.
Contact
Anita Postell - apostell@ycdjobs.orgValentina Sedeno - vsedeno@ycdjobs.org
Transitional Employment
Support Services (TESS)
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The San Francisco Human Services Agency (HSA) operates a transitional subsidized employment program, known as the Public Services Trainee (PST) program. The Transitional Employment Support Services (TESS) program was developed to increase the success of PST participants at their host sites and move towards unsubsidized employment. The TESS program at YCD provides job readiness training, case management and one on one assistance with employment/vocational barrier remediation. Participants must be eligible for JobsNow, be a current Public Service Trainee (PST), and referred from HSA.
Contact
Jerry Henderson - jhenderson@ycdjobs.org
Re-Entry Integrative Services
for Employment (RISE)
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The RISE/Justice Services Care Coordinator (JSCC) program is a collaborative, multi-partner initiative designed to reduce youth recidivism and involvement in the juvenile justice system. We receive direct referrals exclusively from the Community Assessment and Referral Center (CARC).
Our program provides coordinated support, care management, and service linkages to offer a positive alternative to detention. We serve participants aged 14-24 by offering comprehensive service connections, mentorship, life skills training, job readiness support, and personal development opportunities.
We also develop personalized community plans to help each youth fulfill court requirements before disposition and support caregivers with resources to effectively navigate the juvenile justice system.
Contact
Joseph Silva - josephsilva@ycdjobs.orgValentina Sedeno - vsedeno@ycdjobs.org
CityWorks
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CityWorks is a paid summer internship program that targets students who are motivated to pursue careers across a multitude of career fields including but not limited to; architecture and urban planning, engineering and design, finance and accounting, communications and government relations, environmental management, and marketing and communications. This professional internship provides students with high profile internships across the Bay Area. CityWorks interns work with professional mentors and gain valuable skills necessary for both academic and professional success.
Contact
Alyssa Williams - awilliams@ycdjobs.orgApplication
CityWorks Application
YCD Fellowship
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There is a shortage of entry-level career placement opportunities for college graduates upon their return from college/university. The Fellowship is designed to specifically address this challenge by advancing recent college graduates in their career goals and expand their network for long term employment. The Fellowship Program equips the fellow with soft and hard skill development to support career success, encourages ongoing personal development, and promotes individual agency.
Contact
Alyssa Williams - awilliams@ycdjobs.org
Community Jobs Program (CJP)
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CJP is a transitional referral based subsidized employment Program for CalWorks recipients. The program provides 6 months subsidized job placements with non-profit agencies. Participants gain work experience and/or increase their current skills with the goal of long term unsubsidized job placement. This program is referral based and clients are referred by the Human Service Agency.
Contact
Chloe Underdue - cunderdue@ycdjobs.org
Environmental Protection Agency
Job Readiness Training (EPA JRT)
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In partnership with Hunters Point Family, the Environmental Protection Agency Job Readiness Training program is a 12-week hands-on training program. Participants earn eight (8) certifications during this program, as well as career support and career placement assistance.
Contact
Ayanna Hodge - ahodge@ycdjobs.org
City Build On-Ramp Violence Prevention
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The City Build On-Ramp Violence Prevention program supports San Francisco residents aged 18-35 who are at-risk, justice-involved, or systems-involved by providing employment support and placement assistance.
As a Sector Workforce Program, the goal is to equip participants with services and referrals that prepare them for industry-specific occupational training. This training can lead to stacked certifications, credentials, or direct employment in related sectors.
Our employment supports include City Build safety assessments, comprehensive care management, and intensive interventions. We offer job readiness services and soft skills training, covering areas such as digital and financial literacy, resume development, career exploration, job search and interview strategies. Additionally, providing barrier mitigation, essential resources, and job placement support to ensure job retention.
Contact
Isaac Gray- igray@ycdjobs.orgValentina Sedeno - vsedeno@ycdjobs.org
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
YCD assists residents in their development through academic support, and mentorship, addressing a gap left by the public education system. Our programs mobilize and empower racially underrepresented individuals in the pursuit of advanced degrees and various career fields. We provide customers with the framework to make, reach and fulfill their goals.
Mayor’s Youth Employment & Education Program (MYEEP)
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The Mayor's Youth Employment and Education Program (MYEEP) is a collaborative effort of San Francisco non-profit organizations. It provides valuable, subsidized work experience to high school-aged youth citywide who face significant barriers to employment.
YCD's MYEEP program specifically serves youth in San Francisco's Southeast sector, Bayview neighborhoods. MYEEP is open to 9th and 10th graders during the school year and incoming 9th-11th graders (under 18 years old) during the summer.
Our program offers a comprehensive approach to youth development through paid job readiness training, work experience, academic support, and personal development opportunities.
We aim to help young people understand the link between employment and education, learn to navigate the workforce effectively, and overcome challenges they may face in accessing employment. Our pre-employment training and workshops equip youth with essential tools for confident entry into the workforce.
During the school year our youth internship program runs from October to December, focusing on soft skills workshops, individualized tutoring, and academic support. This support ensures they maintain the minimum GPA requirement. Following placement approval, interns gain hands-on work experience at worksites from January to May.
Our summer program offers pre-employment training and hands-on work experience operating from May to August.
Contact
Anita Postell - apostell@ycdjobs.orgValentina Sedeno - vsedeno@ycdjobs.org
Application
MYEEP Application
School Year/Summer Youth Academic
and Employment Program (SYAEP)
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SYAEP is a 5-week summer credit recovery program designed for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students enrolled in summer school. The program provides in-class support, academic tutoring, life and work readiness training, college and career exploration, financial literacy workshops, and enriching field trips. Participants can earn an educational award of up to $1,000.
Contact
syaepjobs@gmail.com
Summer Bridge
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Summer Bridge is a high school transition program designed for rising SFUSD 9th graders. Following 8th grade graduation, students attend daily workshops at a designated high school site during the summer. The program emphasizes Math and Language Arts enrichment, high school readiness, and college and career awareness. Participants earn elective credits toward graduation and can receive an educational award of up to $500 upon completion.
Contact
syaepjobs@gmail.comApplication
Summer Bridge Application
HOUSING PROGRAMS
Established in 2014, the emergence of our housing department came about because of the dramatic drop in the Black population throughout San Francisco as forces of the housing market fueled gentrification and displacement. As a part of our vision, YCD has been focusing on developing new housing, acquiring, and preserving existing housing, advocating for policies that prioritize the neighborhood and Black households, and direct services to prevent displacement. To support our goal of eliminating the vulnerability to displacement that our residents experience, YCD continues to collaborate with other organizations throughout San Francisco, sharing and proposing strategies and policies to advance our work towards more affordable housing.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
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SF Mayor’s Office Emergency Rental Assistance Program (SFERAP) Application Criteria
Household income must be at or below 50% of the Area Median Income for your household size.
Applicants seeking back or future rent assistance must have experienced a financial hardship within the last 12 months.
Applicants applying for move-in assistance must have identified a rental unit either inside or outside San Francisco.
Move-in assistance is also available for non-San Francisco residents who have found an affordable unit within the city.
If you meet these criteria, please scan the QR code or visit sferap.com to apply. When applying, select Young Community Developers as your Community Based Organization for application support.
Contact
Mercedes Henry - mhenry@ycdjobs.org
Rental Housing Counseling (RHC)
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Our Rental Housing Counseling program provides comprehensive support to individuals and families navigating San Francisco’s challenging rental market. We assist with eligibility screening for affordable housing programs like Section 8 and DAHLIA, guide clients through housing applications and lotteries, and offer move-in support through initiatives such as the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
We develop personalized housing action plans to help clients overcome barriers and achieve stable housing. Our financial coaching includes budgeting, credit repair, and strategies for sustaining affordable rent. We also work closely with landlords to facilitate lease-ups and resolve tenant-landlord issues.
Through ongoing case management, we provide referrals and advocacy to ensure clients receive the resources they need. Additionally, our workshops educate participants on the rental market, tenant rights and responsibilities, fair housing laws, and financial literacy, empowering renters to make informed decisions.
Contact
Allie Canto - acanto@ycdjobs.org
Housing Advocacy & Policy
SPECIAL INITIATIVES
YCD enlists the support of key stakeholders, staffing, and resources to strategically address the most urgent needs of the community. By design, special initiatives can quickly adapt and address evolving needs. These initiatives work deeply within the community alongside a host of partners to create an ecosystem of critical program and service delivery to residents
Black to the Future is unapologetically committed to improving the quality of life for the Black community of San Francisco through community, professional, and personal development programs.
The Phoenix Project works with youth who have experienced and continue to experience severe trauma and from traditional programming and institutions with the help of coaching and strength-based strategies.
The Community Economic Mobility Vehicle (CEMVe) is a mobile unit designed to provide educate and connect the community. Topics covered include finance, legal, professional, and health.
Violence prevention alone cannot eliminate crime. D10 Public Safety Plan reduces the number of homicides and violent crimes, including the coalescing of City and public service stakeholders capable of catalyzing solutions.
Change begins within the community. Level Up is a four week mentorship program that helps local Community-Based Organization and non-profit founders scale and grow.
