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Our Approach

The International Youth Organization is a Non-Profit 501 (c) 3 that has been serving the Newark/Essex County area for over 40 years, The organization was founded by James and Carolyn with the assistance of a group of committed volunteers

As a Newark Fireman and Newark Special Police Officer, Mr. Wallace observed the myriad dangers that awaited young people on street corners 'Giving kids a route off the streets" was his idea to help improve young people and their families lives to help them realize their full potential and to be productive citizens.

Our Story

IYO- The International Youth Organization has administered the States New Jersey Youth Corps for Newark and Essex County since the inception (1984) and has successfully trained thousands of youth and young adults who want a "second chance" at a brighter future.Under the State of New Jersey Labor and Workforce Development, the " corps" is a year-round voluntary program designed for youth and young adults ages 16 to 25 who have left high school before earning a diploma or obtaining adequate job skills.

The New Jersey Youth Corps program offers:

Recruitment- Call To Service- Every Effort is made to reach those who could benefit from the Youth Corp Program

Orientation- Educating potential participants about the Youth Corps requirements

Induction: The Youth Corp members are inducted by reciting the pledge to fulfill the program requirements

Academics; Preparing the Youth Corp members to pass the HSE/GED

Employability/Life Skills- Preparing participants for the 21st-century workforce.

Community Service/Work Based Learning- Community service is used as a learning and workforce experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

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