Gerald Chertavian is dedicated to closing the Opportunity Divide that exists in our nation. Determined to make his vision a reality, Gerald combined his entrepreneurial skills and his passion for...
Champions of Change: Youth Jobs
Youth Jobs.
With 20 years of experience, Stacy E. Holland is a tireless advocate who has played a vital role in ensuring that youth in the Philadelphia region have access to the academic, career and support...
John Hogan is the founder and full-time volunteer CEO at TeenForce, a social enterprise dedicated to solving the youth employment crisis by meeting the hiring needs of business. TeenForce offers...
Lisbeth Shepherd founded Green City Force (GCF) in 2009 to provide a career pathway for low-income young adults. GCF's model combines workforce development, national service and sustainability...
Jeff Tollefson proudly serves as the Executive Director of Genesys Works in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, where he helps students break out of the poverty cycle and...
Deshawn Shepherd is a 19-year old Chicago native from the Roseland community. DeShawn attended Thornwood High School and earned his GED from Olive Harvey College in December 2012. This past...
Abraham “Abe” Alvarez is a 15-year-old 10th grader at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in San Francisco, where he was born and raised. Having overcome many hardships and challenges in his life...
Tiffani Cooper, 20, is a 2010 graduate of Baltimore City Public Schools’ National Academy Foundation School, and currently a student at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC). She plans to earn...
Emmanuel Haynes is a 12th grade student In St. Louis Missouri at Carnahan High School of the Future. He participated in the Mers Goodwill St. Louis Youth Jobs Program as a Funeral Director at the...