Young Worker Leadership Academy (YWLA)

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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

“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