You Run This Town Foundation Orange County
PROGRAMS
Enrichment Workshops
A Three part series of enrichment workshops which are taught at YRTTF OC designated sites. These workshops are designed to prepare Junior and Seniors for career success, encourage higher education and boost confidence.
Success with resumes, interviews, job applications, financial management, college readiness.
Internships / Work Study
A Unique opportunity for students to gain real-life experience working on their school campus or respective after-school site. A three month paid internship which is open to High School Juniors and Seniors. Students are expected to utilize skills learned at our “Enrichment Workshops” to create a resume and interview for the internship.
This program gives our youth the opportunity to gain professional work experience, learn responsibility and a good work ethic, and build confidence.
Dress For Success Shopping Experience
We teach the importance of dressing properly for interviews. Two students from each partnership are selected and we take them shopping for a complete interview outfit.
Creates confidence. Provides an interview outfit for students in need.
Scholarships
We grant scholarships to qualifying recipients. The scholarships range from $500 - $2500. The scholarships can be used for post high school education, including college and trade school. The funds can be used for admission or registrations fees, tuition, housing and related school fees, including supplies such as books, computers and other items used for classes.
Every school year we fund approximately 8 - 12 scholars.
CONTACT
You Run This Town Foundation Orange County
28562 Oso Parkway
Suite D #208
Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688
Jennifer Edwards