Youth & Young Adult Barista Program

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FareStart Youth Barista Job Training Program in Seattle

Going Virtual

We launched a virtual Youth & Young Adult Barista Program to meet the current environment.

FareStart’s Youth & Young Adult Barista Program

Our Youth & Young Adult Barista program is designed to train people 16 – 24 who are looking to gain skills by working with expert baristas to support them in finding a good job or internship. We offer students wraparound support services to assist them on their pathway towards personal stability and economic mobility.

This program is currently fully virtual.

Program Tracks

Education Advancement Track

The Education Advancement Track is designed for young people who are learning job skills while they are going to high school. To participate in this 6-week program, you must be attending Seattle Public School’s Interagency Academy.

Learn about Seattle Public Schools Interagency Academy

Job Readiness Track

The Job Readiness Track, in partnership with Y Social Impact Center, is built around supporting the needs of young people to meet them where they are while providing resources on their pathway towards a job and stability.

Learn about the Y Social Impact Center

Here’s how we will support you every step of the way:

Earn money
High school credit (Education Advancement Track)
ORCA card (Job Readiness Track)
Food worker card
Chromebook to participate and keep after graduation
Customer service training
Training with expert baristas and references to aid in helping graduates find their next job or internship
Provide support and referrals to social service organizations
Program is free of charge

Program requirements

Age 16 to 24
Low income, experiencing homelessness or unstably housed
Ability to train 8 hrs/week for 6 weeks (Education Track)
Ability to train 10 hrs/week for 7 weeks (Job Readiness Track)

Questions? Contact us.

Here’s what you have to do:

Contact FareStart to find out if this program is right for you.

Interested? Contact us.

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Our grads get hired!

More than 80% of our youth barista graduates have good jobs within 180 days of finishing the program.

See who hires our grads

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Live outside the Puget Sound area?

If you need job training and support but don’t live near Seattle, our national member network, Catalyst Kitchens, has members across North America.

visit catalyst kitchens

The FareStart Experience

If you are still unsure if the Youth Barista Program is right for you, call one of our program staff and talk about it. We are available during normal business hours (9:00 to 5:00) and would be happy help you. Call us at 206.724.6649 or email us: barista@farestart.org.