What they call their work
What they do
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Career coaching and development for at-risk youthProvides individualized career coaching, including resume development, interview preparation, LinkedIn optimization, and long-term career planning, to support at-risk young adults in achieving job readiness and professional growth. Services are tailored to youth with varying levels of experience and include a high-level, professional approach to job interviewing.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Direct employment opportunities for youthProvides internships, temporary seasonal roles, and ongoing staffing positions to young people, integrating them into the workforce through hands-on experience and structured support.
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High School Equivalency Preparation 1 activity
- Educational advocacy and support for youthOffers educational advocacy and consulting to help at-risk youth pursue high school diplomas, high school equivalency, or school transfers. Includes personalized guidance, development of alternative education plans, and support for individuals close to completing their credentials.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Job placement and post-employment supportProvides individualized job matching based on skills and ongoing support during employment to improve job fit and retention. Includes collaboration with families and employers, particularly for youth with anxiety, and offers post-employment coaching to navigate workplace challenges.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- School-based and community workshopsDelivers interactive workshops in schools and community settings focused on career exploration, strength discovery, and future planning for young adults. Also offers parenting workshop series to support families in guiding teens through career and educational decisions.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Strength discovery and personal development programsConducts strength discovery sessions and uses personality and skills assessments (e.g., "16 Personalities Test") to help youth identify their unique talents, motivations, and barriers. Includes counseling and life coaching to build self-worth, confidence, and purpose, particularly for disengaged or struggling youth.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| YAEL WEDECK | DIRECTOR | 16 | $47K |
- MINA GLICK — DIRECTOR
- RIVKA ARIEL — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Who they work with
- CLP Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WorkAtIt on youth development initiatives.
- CLP Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WorkAtIt.
- Employers Partner — Collaborates with employers to provide job opportunities to young people.
- Morgan Stanley Partner — Israel Anteby is a Financial Planning Associate at Morgan Stanley, bringing professional experience to his role at WorkAtIt.
- OHEL Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WorkAtIt.
- OHEL Partner — Partner organization working with WorkAtIt to support at-risk youth.
- STF Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WorkAtIt.
- STF Partner — Partner organization involved in joint programs with WorkAtIt.
- UJA Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WorkAtIt on community and youth services.
- UJA Partner — Partner organization collaborating with WorkAtIt.
- Work At It Network — Organization is referred to as the implementing entity across all stories, indicating its central role in delivering services.
How they approach the work
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- Employment as a Vehicle for Personal Developmentmethodology: employment-for-personal-developmentBy connecting at-risk youth to employment opportunities, the organization builds confidence, purpose, and self-esteem—critical psychological foundations—that enable long-term success because work experience serves as both a practical and identity-shaping intervention.
- Experiential Learning for Workplace Readinessmethodology: experiential_learningBy engaging youth in experiential discussions with professionals, the organization teaches workplace relationship skills and boundary-setting because real-world interaction produces deeper understanding and behavioral change than didactic instruction alone.
- Individualized Coaching and Pathway Developmentmethodology: individualized_coachingBy tailoring career, educational, and employment support to the unique needs, aptitudes, and emotional context of each participant, the organization increases the likelihood of sustained engagement and success because personalized pathways are more aligned with individual realities and motivations.
- Strength-Based Development for Youthmethodology: strength-based_developmentBy focusing on uncovering and building upon each young person's inherent strengths, goals, and personality traits, the organization fosters self-discovery and self-worth, which in turn enables long-term personal and professional success because it centers identity and confidence as drivers of change.