Youth & Young Adult Barista Program
We can help you with the tools, training and support you need to get a good job. Our Youth Barista and Customer Service Training Program was built around the needs of young people who are willing to work hard to build a good life for themselves even though they are experiencing hard challenges.
Interested? Come to orientation every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Program requirements
They are pretty simple:
- Age 16 to 24
- Unstably housed (homeless, couch surfing)
- Can train 20 hrs/week for 8 weeks
Here’s what you will get
One of the best training and job placement programs anywhere:
- 8-weeks of excellent training
- Work directly with expert baristas
- Real responsibility
- Resume and computer skills
- Coaching for interviews
- Help looking for a good job
- 10-months of support to help you keep a job
Here’s what you have to do
You don’t have to be perfect, but you have to give this your best every day. Show up on time. Be willing to learn, stay with the program, and work hard. If you don’t give up, neither will we.
Here’s how we will support you
We will help you every step of the way:
- A one-on-one advisor to help you
- Hourly pay
- Assistance to get housing
- Assistance to get child care
- Connection to mental health counseling
- Connection to drug/alcohol counseling
- Bus pass
- Support with basic needs
- Help finding and landing a good job
- Connection to education
- Program is free of charge
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.
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