EDUCATION
YAC helps youth achieve education and career goals and break the cycle of homelessness
Low levels of education are linked to youth homelessness:
Young adults without a high school diploma or GED are 4.5X more likely to experience homelessness
Youth experiencing homelessness are 1/3 less likely to be enrolled in four-year college
“In order to more effectively prevent and eventually end youth homelessness, we must ensure that homelessness and education systems are working together to improve outcomes for young people.”
– Bryan Samuels, director of Chapin Hall, University of Chicago
• Vocational Assessments – career and education pathways suited to skills and interests
• Research and referrals to job training and career development programs
• Prepare resumes, search and apply for jobs, practice job interviews, and tips for job success.
•Assist with GED, High School Diploma, trade schools, and Continuing Education career pathways
• Sign up for college, complete FAFSA, and connect to college resources.
• Homework help and tutoring – middle school, high school, GED, and community and 4-year colleges.
• Multi-lingual tutors in Spanish, English, and more.
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