United Way Bay Area

When college doesn’t end happily ever after.

Heather moved from her dorm to her car—and then found EAN. Graduating college should be an exciting time in one’s life, but too often lower-income students find themselves struggling to make ends meet as they search for the...

Empowering Youth | United Way Bay Area

Youth Career Expo Helps Bridge the Opportunity Gap

OnTrack Career Expo Engages San Francisco Students in Interactive Exhibits and Coaching at LinkedIn The energy in the room was buzzing as high school students connected with volunteer career coaches at United Way Bay Area’s annual...

Empowering Youth | Volunteering

Business Pathways Summer Internship

Apply for the Business Pathways Summer Internship Program Companies from various industries will provide internships for youth between the ages of 16-24. Internships will be 8 weeks long, from June 17th to August 9th, 2019. This is an...

Education | Empowering Youth | Impact | Thriving Adults | United Way Bay Area

Free Financial Coaching for Every Community College Student in San Mateo County

SparkPoint at College of San Mateo Aims to Foster Financial Independence Among Students Where can families, students and others find one-stop free financial services to help them get out of debt, save money and become financially self-sufficient? SparkPoint....

Empowering Youth | Jobs

Cancellation Notice: UPS Hiring Event: 10/16/18 Skyline College – San Bruno, CA

This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience Get your career started with a job at UPS! UPS is hiring part-time & full-time positions available with shifts to fit your schedule. – Package Delivery Drivers...

Empowering Youth | Jobs | Thriving Adults | United Way Bay Area

Career Prep 2018

OCTOBER 5 / 10:30am – 1:30pm Join us for a day of networking and skills training! Ernst & Young volunteers are partnering with United Way Bay Area (UWBA) to host a job-skills training event for local Bay Area...

Empowering Youth | Jobs

Health Care Services Hiring Event: September 19, 2018 11am – 1:30pm

Homebridge provides home care and support services in San Francisco county. Performing four main types of services personal care, domestic care, paramedical and specialized care services, Homebridge is currently seeking candidates with previous experience or those interested in...

Empowering Youth | Jobs | United Way Bay Area

From struggling in school to a job in advertising.

Emilio struggled in school but found passion in a job in advertising through Youth Jobs+. Like many youth his age, San Francisco Mission District native Emilio Diaz says he enjoyed the social aspects of school, but...

Empowering Youth | United Way Bay Area

UWBA and Youth Jobs+ featured in The Atlantic

UWBA’s Larry Berry and Youth Workforce success Emilio Diaz talk about the importance of youth jobs. In the Bay Area and across the United States, youth are increasingly moving away from 4-year college degrees, just as low-skill, entry-level...

Empowering Youth | Impact | Philanthropy

Tomorrow’s Leaders Tackling Today’s Problems

UWBA Micro-Grants Enable Youth to Support Teen Moms, Mental Health and More Inspired by the outspoken youth taking up the fight for social justice throughout the country and around the world, United Way Bay Area recently kicked off...