Tree Trust Youth Development Services - Preparing students for college, work and life

Youth Development Services

Youth receive customized services designed to prepare them for work, college and life. Case managers facilitate year-round classes, one-on-one meetings and work experiences where youth learn how to apply and interview for jobs, meet their employer's expectations, get ready for college, find services they need and transition successfully into adult, working life.

Last year's highlights:

In 2010, this program served 466 youth; of these youth, 143 were also placed in internships.
82% of participants who exited the program in 2010 reported they now feel more confident to find and keep a job.
44% of participants who exited the program in 2010 were enrolled in college, technical school or other advanced training upon exit.
95% of participants who exited the program in 2010 would recommend it to a friend or family member.

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Join the Program

Our case managers can help you...

Earn wages while completing an internship
Gain employment and job search skills
Explore career opportunities
Prepare for job placement in a field of interest
Plan for education and employment after high school
Work with a mentor to increase college entrance opportunities
Gain employment and job search skills
Prepare for the ACT
Receive help with college applications and financial aid forms
Receive financial assistance with college application and testing fees

To be eligible to receive services, you must be:

Between the ages of 14 and 21
From a low-income household or have a disability
Residing in suburban Hennepin County (not Minneapolis)

Please contact Paula Van Avery for more information about becoming a participant.

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Program Partners

Tree Trust thanks our 2010 partners for supporting Youth Development Services.

Allen Property Services
Arc's Value Village - Brooklyn Center
Carpet One - Brooklyn Park
Cenerity Senior Care

More partners...

Are you interested in bringing services to your school or hosting an internship for a participant? Please contact Paula Van Avery at paulav@treetrust.org or 952-767-3883 for more information.

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