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Youth Workforce Development Fiscal Year 24/25 Annual Updates
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FileID
File ID: 2026-01077
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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Contact
Contact: Kris Wimberly, Recreation Superintendent, (916) 808-6172, kwimberly@cityofsacramento.org, Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment
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Presenter
Contact: Kris Wimberly, Recreation Superintendent, (916) 808-6172, kwimberly@cityofsacramento.org, Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
This report provides an annual summary of the Youth Workforce Development Unit’s operations for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) and updates as they pertain to the Parks Plan 2040.
The Youth Workforce Development Unit offers a range of youth vocational training and employment programs that provide young people 10-24 years of age with safe experiences, fostering their development into healthy, engaged, and productive adults.
The goals of the programs included improvements in early adult outcomes, such as education, economic self-sufficiency, healthy family and social relationships, as well as positive contributions to the community.
The Parks Plan 2024 Key Direction for Youth Well Being aims to “provide a range of recreation and enrichment programs for toddlers, children, youth, tweens, teens and young adults” as well as “expand program services to support youth health, special, needs, education programs, youth development, workforce development/volunteer training, and family support.” Youth Work Force Development programs advance both of those directions and details on the programs, participation numbers, and impacts are outlined further in the report.
Youth Workforce Development Programs
All Youth Workforce Development Programs are built to incorporate support in development through five foundational youth development supports and opportunities:
• Safety (support)
• Relationship Building (support)
• Youth Participation (opportunity)
• Community Involvement (opportunity)
• Skill Building (opportunity)
Programs include adult careholders providing positive mentoring as youth learn to successfully navigate school, work, community, and life’s day to day choices and challenges. The safe and supportive environment that is created allows youth to be engaged and encouraged to reach beyond their perceived limits.
During FY25, programs were offered citywide in all eight council districts at various YPCE facilities:
• District 1 - North Natomas Community Center
• District 2 - Carl Johnston Community Center and Joe Mims Jr.-Hagginwood Community Center
• District 3 - South Natomas Community Center
• District 4 - Clunie Community Center
• District 5 - Evelyn Moore Community Center and Oak Park Community Center
• District 6 - George Sim Community Center
• District 7 - Belle Cooledge Community Center
• District 8 - Sam and Bonnie Pannell Community Center
Youth Workforce Development programs are described, and program data from the last fiscal year is summarized. The data provides the breakdown by council districts and the cumulative totals of each program.
Young Leaders of Tomorrow (YLOT)
Young Leaders of Tomorrow (YLOT) is an in-person program for youth 10-12 years of age that engages them in interactive activities, builds leadership skills, and provides tools to solve day-to-day challenges while fostering a fun and supportive environment. Participants are challenged to go beyond their comfort zone through the exploration of leadership roles and the development of self-advocacy skills. Upon completing the program, participants receive a Certificate of Completion and a $300 stipend.
Young Leaders of Tomorrow - 6 Cohorts
|
Council District |
Enrolled |
Waitlist |
Completed |
Participant Hours |
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District 1 |
72 |
60 |
58 |
1160 |
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District 2 |
31 |
7 |
27 |
540 |
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District 3 |
36 |
33 |
28 |
560 |
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District 4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
140 |
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District 5 |
30 |
15 |
25 |
500 |
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District 6 |
26 |
7 |
20 |
400 |
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District 7 |
19 |
20 |
19 |
380 |
|
District 8 |
16 |
17 |
16 |
320 |
|
Total |
237 |
163 |
200 |
4,000 |
Prime Time Teen (PTT)
Prime Time Teen (PTT) is an interactive in-person workforce readiness and skill development program for youth 13-18 years of age. The program emphasizes engaging participants in the development of 21st-century workforce readiness skills and the creation of a youth-led community service project. All participants who meet attendance goals, complete a mock interview, and participate in a youth-led community service project receive a Certificate of Completion and a $425 stipend. A steady number of PTT participants have utilized their mock interview experience to apply for and secure the seasonal Landscape & Learning (L&L) employment program and other YPCE seasonal positions. In partnership with the Department of Innovation and Economic Development, stipend funding for youth 16-18 years of age is provided by the State of California’s Youth Service Corp (YSC) grant.
Prime Time Teen - 12 Cohorts
|
Council District |
Enrolled |
Waitlist |
Completed |
Participant Hours |
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District 1 |
112 |
60 |
95 |
3,800 |
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District 2 |
71 |
24 |
41 |
1,640 |
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District 3 |
38 |
44 |
31 |
1,240 |
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District 4 |
27 |
7 |
24 |
960 |
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District 5 |
69 |
35 |
55 |
2,200 |
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District 6 |
48 |
22 |
43 |
1,720 |
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District 7 |
34 |
12 |
28 |
1,120 |
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District 8 |
52 |
16 |
44 |
1,760 |
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Total |
451 |
220 |
361 |
14,440 |
Jr. Rec Aide (JRA)
Jr. Rec Aide (JRA) is an eight-week in-person program for youth 16-18 years of age, featuring engaging activities designed to enhance communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and lesson planning skills. Participants are taught tools for planning and implementing a wide range of recreational activities. These skills & techniques helped participants apply for and qualify for seasonal Recreation Aide positions offered by YPCE. All participants who meet the attendance goals and engage within the program receive a Certificate of Completion along with a $425 stipend. In partnership with the Department of Innovation and Economic Development, stipend funding for youth 16-18 years of age is provided by the State of California’s Youth Service Corp (YSC) grant.
Jr. Rec Aide - 2 Cohorts
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Council District |
Enrolled |
Waitlisted |
Completed |
Participant Hours |
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District 1 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
200 |
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District 2 |
6 |
4 |
5 |
200 |
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District 3 |
5 |
6 |
3 |
120 |
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District 4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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District 5 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
80 |
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District 6 |
5 |
3 |
3 |
120 |
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District 7 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
80 |
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District 8 |
11 |
7 |
8 |
320 |
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Total |
46 |
32 |
28 |
1,120 |
North Natomas Workforce Development Program (NNWDP
The North Natomas Workforce Development Program (NNWDP) is a grant funded program for middle or high school youth 13-18 years of age living in eight identified apartment complexes in the North Natomas community (Atrium Court, Natomas Park, Terracina Gold, Terracina Meadows, The Lofts, Valencia Point, Westview Ranch, or Willow Glen). Youth are invited to join a six-week, paid work-based learning program and earn up to $400. New this year, programming offers an expanded opportunity, including one-day workshops where attendees can earn a $25 gift card for their participation. Presentations from the Sacramento Fire Academy, Sacramento Regional Transit, Chase Bank (financial literacy), Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), and the Sacramento County Personnel were included this year. Both the full cohorts and workshops provide young people with the skills needed for the real world. Funding is provided by the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA).
North Natomas Workforce Development Program
|
Program Type |
Enrolled |
Waitlisted |
Completed |
Participant Hours |
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Full Cohort (5) |
121 |
0 |
91 |
2,184 |
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Bonus Workshops (12) |
93 |
0 |
78 |
156 |
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Total |
214 |
0 |
169 |
2,340 |
Workforce Investment & Innovation Act Program (WIOA)
The Workforce Investment & Innovation Act Program (WIOA) is a grant-funded, strengths-based, paid work experience program for high school seniors. WIOA partners with local government, private businesses, and the retail industry. Participants with specific barriers (i.e., pregnant and/or parenting, fostered youth, unhoused) receive training in pre-employment skills such as resume writing, employer expectations, service learning, and navigating the college experience. The WIOA staff work closely with local high schools during the school year to recruit students and provide supportive services to hire individuals in need of additional support. Supportive services may include tutoring, childcare, or counseling center referrals. Youth receive compensation at the current hourly minimum wage. The grant funded program in partnership with the Sacramento Employment & Training Agency (SETA) provides 32 young people with the opportunity to be part of the program if they meet qualification requirements.
WIOA
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SY24/25 |
Applicants |
SETA Approved |
Offered |
Hired |
Continued as YPCE Employee |
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District 1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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District 2 |
6 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
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District 3 |
5 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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District 4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
District 5 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
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District 6 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
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District 7 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
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District 8 |
6 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
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Sac Co. |
19 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
3 |
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TOTAL |
52 |
17 |
17 |
15 |
3 |
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Total WIOA Hours Youth Hours |
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2,904 |
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Total WIOA Youth Investment in Wages |
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$47,916 |
Landscape & Learning (L&L)
Landscape & Learning (L&L) is a paid work experience program for youth aged 14-17 years of age. Youth are hired seasonally for the Summer, Fall, and Spring seasons. L&L crews work citywide in community parks and green spaces, performing duties such as weeding, pruning, and providing general park maintenance and clean up. All young people hired to participate in this program receive specialized trainings that build workforce skills. Adult Crew Leaders lead a crew working side by side, mentoring, guiding, and training the Youth Aides hired during the seasonal operations. Additionally, during FY25, through a partnership with the Office of Innovation and Economic Development, the State of California's Youth Service Corp (YSC), formally known as Californians For All (CFA), grant funding has continued to be utilized to hire ten General Interns (GI) for a year-long employment opportunity. As part of their work responsibilities, the GIs supported the annual 916 Day projects and coordinated clean-up activities to celebrate the city's 2025 Earth Day efforts. In a collaborative effort with Park Maintenance, the GIs identified the park tasks for the day and led the L&L teams on the day of the event. Within current operations, three prior Youth Aides have been hired as Crew Leaders, demonstrating the program's workforce development success.
Landscape and Learning
|
Council District |
Applicants |
Hired |
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District 1 |
149 |
45 |
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District 2 |
93 |
32 |
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District 3 |
103 |
29 |
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District 4 |
42 |
10 |
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District 5 |
168 |
40 |
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District 6 |
125 |
34 |
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District 7 |
89 |
20 |
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District 8 |
135 |
51 |
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TOTAL |
909 |
261 |
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Total L&L Youth Aide Hours |
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40,380 |
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Total L&L Youth Investment in Wages |
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$666,270 |
Youth Workforce Development Demographics
Youth Workforce Development program participants provide demographic information collected through program surveys. The demographic information shown in the graphs below includes all programming within Youth Workforce Development.
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PolicyConsiderations
Policy Considerations: Not applicable.
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EconomicImpacts
Economic Impacts: None.
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EnvironmentalConsiderations
Environmental Considerations: Not applicable.
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Sustainability
Sustainability: Not applicable.
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Commission/Committee Action
Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
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RationaleforRecommendation
Rationale for Recommendation: Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment provides annual updates to commission on Youth Workforce Development, Community Centers and Community Recreation.
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FinancialConsiderations
Financial Considerations: Not applicable.
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LocalBusinessEnterprise
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
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