The Brotherhood Crusade YouthSource Center is a partnership with the city of Los Angeles Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), to improve educational and employment opportunities for 16-24 year old South Los Angeles youth who are unemployed, out of school and/or facing additional barriers to employment and postsecondary education. The program increases educational and career-based mentoring opportunities by aligning youth with committed mentors, re-engaging youth in school, developing their vocational life and social skills, improving their academic skills, engaging youth in work experience volunteerism and paid internships, and eventually helping youth secure living wage employment.
Who is Eligible to Participate?
Youth & young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 are eligible to participate in the YouthSource Center if they are:
Youth/Young adults ages 16-24
Not in school (High School or College)
Not employed
Must live in the City of Los Angeles
Must have the legal right to work in the United States
· Current or former foster youth;
· Homeless/runaway youth;
· History of involvement in the juvenile justice system
Services and Opportunities for YouthSource Center Participants
· Comprehensive case management, guidance counseling, mentoring, & support services
· Free High School Equivalency Exam Preparation Course
· College Readiness Preparation Course in partnership with West Los Angeles Community College
Self-Actualization Junior Executive Training Program
Work readiness, personal development, career development, and life skills development
Corporate exposure
· Earn an industry-recognized credential (pending eligibility)
· Paid Internships & job shadowing (pending eligibility)
· Leadership development, service learning, & opportunities to address issues in the community
· Job placement assistance & follow-up
· Summer Youth Employment Program
· Earn a stipend (pending eligibility)
· Radio Broadcasting Class with KJLH Radio Personality Kevin Nash
· United Sisters of Color Young Ladies Support Group
For more information, contact the Brotherhood Crusade:
Phone: (323) 545-1130 ext. 205
Brotherhood Crusade YouthSource Center | 4401 S. Crenshaw Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA 90043
