History & Mission

History

In 1989, the Mayor’s Youth Employment and Education Program (MYEEP) was organized as a collaborative of neighborhood-based agencies that provides valuable subsidized work experience to San Francisco high school-aged youth who face significant barriers to employment.

Common barriers include:

• Lack of previous paid work experience
• Living in a low-income household that receives public assistance
• Public housing resident
• Poor school performance
• Low English proficiency
• Teen parenthood
• In Foster Care or Group Home
• Youth of color

Annually, over 800 young people are given the opportunity to develop work skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. In addition to paid work experience, each MYEEP participant also engages in a variety of learning opportunities such as workshops, community service projects, and field trips to colleges and companies.

Mission Statement

As a collaborative of non-profit organizations, our mission is to provide job readiness training, work experience, academic support, and personal development to San Francisco youth challenged in their attempt to access employment.