Why should teens attend the workshops?

YEP Essential Skills workshops are required before being placed in a work experience with many participating employers. They help promote the skills employers need in their workplaces and prepare the teen for real-life situations they will experience on the job, making the teen a more desirable and qualified candidate to businesses. The three-part YEP workshop consists of:

•   Workplace Etiquette
•   Financial Literacy
•   Keys to Employment
  
  

Young adults earn a badge for each workshop they complete, and an Essential Skills Certificate after completing the series. 

Youth who have already their ESC certificate in the past or participated in The Way to Work or Job Prep Programs, do not need to attend the YEP workshops.

Check back for upcoming YEP workshops (16 - 19yr olds approx) just around the corner!

Students learn firsthand about a career field they are interested in and will be paid a stipend of up to $120.00 based on punctuality, attendance, and participation. (* - Trade Skills Camp HYPE is for ages 14-18)

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Camp HYPE - Trade Skills Dates:  June 5th- June 8th  (sold out)
Held at the Wichita Workforce Center at 2021 N. Amidon #1100 Wichita, KS 67203


Camp HYPE - Textron Aviation:  June 19 - 22   (sold out) 

Camp HYPE - Healthcare sponsored by Ascension Via Christi:  June 26 - 29   (sold out)

 Held at Urban League: 2418 E 9th St N, Wichita, KS 67214

Camp HYPE - Spirit AeroSystems:  July 10 - 13 (sold out)

Camp HYPE -  Technology sponsored by Flagshipkansas:  July 17 - 20  (sold out)

Camp HYPE  - Financial Services:  July 24 - July 27  (sold out)

 Held at the Wichita Workforce Center at 2021 N. Amidon #1100 Wichita, KS 67203

Camp HYPE -  Public Safety:  July 31 - August 3  (sold out)

Held at the Wichita Workforce Center at 2021 N. Amidon #1100 Wichita, KS 67203

Camp HYPE - McConnell AFB:  August 7 - 10  (sold out)
Held McConnell Airforce Base Youth Center: 53280 Topeka St # 221, McConnell AFB, KS 67221