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Announcing Poster & Video Contests for 2015
Young Worker Safety Poster Contest Are you a California teen between 14 and 18? Design a poster highlighting job safety and health for teens and you could win a cash prize! Additionally, the first place winning poster will be distributed to schools and libraries throughout California, and sent out upon request. Contest Rules All youth…
Young Worker Leadership Academy 2014
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Summary of 2020 Leadership Academy
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…

Teachers Say…
“Students enter the workforce eager to please their supervisors. After going through the Youth @ Work training, students are keenly aware of potential risks at work and are ready to talk to their employers to make the workplace a safer environment.” — High School Teacher, Napa, CA

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
Safe Jobs for Youth Month
May is Safe Jobs for Youth Month. This annual public awareness campaign highlights the importance of preventing young worker injuries on the job.