This program supports existing programs that provide career exposure, training, mentorship, and/or work-based learning opportunities, to youth and early career emerging professionals that are underrepresented in the arts and creative sector; so that those who have historically experienced barriers to accessing these careers are job-ready as the economy recovers and stabilizes.

OG Cares Labs #YouthAtwork
(ages 14-24)
Research & Development Labs for youth welfare, transforming the system so that youth are at the center of designing, imagining, and building.

Life skill
resources
workshops & activities:
- cooking quality meals & snacks
- nutrition & fitness classes
- dmv test preparation
- tax preparation & filing
- community resources available

Career Pathways
& eNTREPRENEURSHIP
EMPOWERING YOUTH TOWARDS CAREER PATHWAYS IN ACADEMICS, STEAM SECTORS, as well as financial literacy and entrepreneurial training

Mentorship
Programs
one-on-one tutoring & mentoring:
- community-based Support services
- Counseling & employment services
- life & business coach guidance
- support academic achievements
- strategy & planning
- passion & purpose

Youth Social
Impact & development
From incubation to education our role is to be the engine for social change, to fuel the ideas that have been developed in the spaces we have activated

Enrichment
opportunities
on the job training & opportunities:
- apprenticeship OPPORTUNITIES (PAID)
- Incentive payments (milestones)
- Transportation for employed YOUTH
(purpose of attending work or training)
- innovative business solutions
- youth-centric worksites & projects

youth Volunteer
Opportunities
We form mindful partnerships with local schools, churches, community centers, and caring business communities to promote healthy social and intellectual development in youth

OG Cares Labs #YouthAtWork
To address the negative impacts both disadvantaged youth and first generation entrepreneurs experienced due to COVID-19 related closures, interruptions, losses, and new health protocols - we introduce our youth dedicated programs, and support recovery of the arts and hospitality sector. We provide job training and educational opportunities for foster care youth and at-promised youth ages 14-24 while innovating and/or rehabilitating low-income or disadvantaged businesses in marginalized communities.

