YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
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ABOUT YES

Meet the YES Staff

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Ever Stokes
Program Coordinator
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Brent Triolo
Program
​Leader
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Charlene Santos
Program
LEADER
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Cait Lawrence
Program
​Leader

History of YES

Youth Employment Service has been around for more than 40 years. Initially, it began as an odd job service, helping teens and homeowners connect to each other for yard-work, babysitting, moving and other jobs. It expanded to provide subsidized employment opportunities. The first subsidized program, known as the Municipal Jobs Program or MJP, started in the 1980s and still exists today. This program serves over 75 youth and employs them at over 50 different worksites each summer. We have partnered with Cornell University, the Ithaca City School District, Ithaca College, Rotary, GIAC, Southside Community Center, the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and many others over the years to provide many different types of job opportunities for the teens of our community.

Over time the focus at YES has shifted from getting teens connected to jobs, to helping them develop job-related skills and preparing them for future success. We don’t do this alone! There are many employers, educators, community partners and funders that make what we do possible. In recent years we have taken on additional programs and initiatives that expand the types of opportunities we have available for our members. We look forward to many more years of helping teens navigate the world of work, and we hope you will contact us with questions, ideas, or interest in our programs.

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What Our Teens Are Saying

I am so grateful to live in a city with so many opportunities for youth! Thank you for the excellent experience!"

"Thank you guys so much for helping me this summer! I really respect how much time and effort you put into the teens of your program"

Contact Us

Youth Employment Service
1 James L Gibbs Dr
(607) 273-1849
fax: (607) 273-2817


Youth Employment Service is a program of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, which is a department of the City of Ithaca. We receive support from the Tompkins County Youth Services Department, the Tompkins County Workforce Development Board, and the Joint Youth Commission.
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