Empowering Green Bay's Youth
Discover how Youth Empowerment Through Education Program (YETE) helps young people in Green Bay overcome challenges and prepare for successful futures. We're committed to providing quality career training, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities. Join us as we empower the next generation.
Challenges Youth Face in Green Bay
Young people in Green Bay face several challenges when preparing for their future careers, including limited career exposure, lack of access to mentorship and professional networks, financial barriers, gaps in practical skills, transportation and accessibility issues, low awareness of education pathways, confidence and self-esteem barriers, and competing pressures. YETE addresses these challenges head-on, providing the resources and support needed for success.
The Impact of YETE
For every young person who joins YETE, and for their family, this program is an opportunity to open doors that may have seemed out of reach. Through YETE, youth gain real-world skills, hands-on career experience, guidance from mentors, and connections to community resources. For families, YETE provides a support network to help their child succeed, stay motivated, and see a future full of possibilities.
Skills & Experiences Gained Through YETE
Participants in the YETE program gain career & workforce skills, including hands-on technical skills, workplace readiness, customer service & communication, and problem-solving & critical thinking. They also develop education & academic skills, such as applied learning, research & presentation skills, and project planning. Life skills gained include financial literacy, self-advocacy, personal responsibility, and confidence & self-esteem. Experiences like mentorship, community service, networking opportunities, and portfolio building shape their future.
"YETE has transformed my life! I now have the skills and confidence to pursue my dreams."
[Success Story Participant]