Harlem Youth Council, established in 1987, is a non-profit organization whose sole existence is to provide and service young adults with proper skills and guidance towards becoming proud, productive individuals. Harlem Youth Council is found in Harlem, but it's for everyone and anyone who needs work. (contact information)

The H.Y.C is located on the fourth floor inbuilding 2090. The front door looks like an apartment with the tag Harlem Youth Council on it. Inside are chairs and couches with a tiny desk in the corner. Right beside the tiny desk are two offices where the staff may sign you up and can some times have a little chat with you. Both offices over look shoppers and department stores which are always full. When you first enter the H.Y.C you may feel some what closed in because of the small room, but once you meet the people it feels like you known them forever.

Their commitment is to upgrade and enhance our communities future leaders.

The H.Y.C offers on the job training programs for people ages 14 to 25. The programs/workshops are great for learning job skills and these people do get jobs. Some jobs that are given are at Harlem Hospital, Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), housing and others. The jobs depend on the training that you take with HYC. Some of the workshops are required for the individuals enrolled in the training program and also available for non-participants in the following areas:

• Resume & Cover letter writing.
• Applications
• Interviewing Techniques
• Telephone Etiquette
• Networking Strategies
• AIDS/HIV
• Self-Awareness
• Conflict/Mediation
• Community Awareness
• And Much More

HarlemLive had a chance to speak to three of the ladies with responsibilities. The Coordinator Ms. Bennett(left), the Secretary Caramela Evens(right) and the woman in charge, Ms.Maria Hawkins(center). They told us about the program and how it can help families to get back up on their toes and get that "J.O.B." The program runs from Monday to Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and all you have to do is register. To contact the Harlem Youth council:

Those attending this program will receive a weekly stipend, work history, experience and an attitude of confidence in various fields of interest.