What youth are saying [#6]:
“I liked it, it was pretty good. It was exciting getting volunteer/work experience and meeting new people. I gained confidence in myself and taking the bus to my work.” anonymous youth
What youth are saying [#5]:
“To help me prepare for interviews and apply for jobs. I had a great experience. Helped me gain confidence that I could get a job and I did!” anonymous youth
What youth are saying [#4]:
“I signed up for Rise Up because I experience severe social anxiety that made finding and keeping a job very difficult for me to do on my own. Since then I’ve found a job that I love and feel very comfortable with. My experience with the Rise Up program was great, I loved my job …
What youth are saying [#3]:
“My anxiety made it incredibly difficult to go out and find any employment. When I first started the program, I was supported through interview prep and resume making. The experience was a very positive one.” anonymous youth
What youth are saying [#2]:
“I have a paper route, but other than that I don’t have too many jobs. I needed some work experience so that when I get a better job that helps pay the bills then I had some preparation. It helped me make my own decisions with some help from others.” anonymous youth
What youth are saying [#1]:
My daughter has had a couple jobs but always quit after the first few “I suffer from social anxiety, have a very difficult time talking with people. Experience so far is great!” anonymous youth