Employers Say…
“Most teens are enthusiastic and eager to learn. They make my work a lot of fun. But teens can be injured on the job when they don’t receive adequate safety training and supervision.”
— Scott Silver, Oakland Zoo
“Most teens are enthusiastic and eager to learn. They make my work a lot of fun. But teens can be injured on the job when they don’t receive adequate safety training and supervision.”
— Scott Silver, Oakland Zoo
February 6th – 8th, 2020 The COVID-19 Pandemic started shortly after YWLA 2020. Sadly, several teams’ hard work of planning community events to share what they had learned at YWLA were canceled due to Shelter in Place orders. It was an extremely hectic time of uncertainty and rapid transition. Many of the YWLA participants and…
May is Safe Jobs for Youth Month. This annual public awareness campaign highlights the importance of preventing young worker injuries on the job.
“YWLA was an incredible eye-opening experience about situations in the workplace that we had never been taught about. We all left knowing how to be smart and work safe!”
— Youth Team Member
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Take a photo (this May) add a caption that highlights the importance of job health and safety for young workers and you could win a gift card! Learn more.
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