Oak Futures Youth Employment Program | Oakridge Neighborhood
1401 Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
Oakridge Neighborhood Services
Eligibility
Open to youth aged 14-24 residing in Polk County, primarily serving youth whose family combined household income is less than 250% of poverty level
Required documents
Call for details
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Application process
Call for services, applications generally open in April each year
Fees
None
Service area
Dallas County, IA
Polk County, IA
Warren County, IA
Provides subsidized employment opportunities for under-represented and at-risk youth between the ages of 14 and 24. The program supports the positive development of youth by engaging them with paid employment opportunities, career exploration, leadership development, and community service experiences.
The Youth Employment Program is designed to create a supportive learning environment for all participants. Students come away with an understanding of the direct link between academic achievement and future career aspirations, the basic skills needed to find and keep a job and achieve basic financial literacy, and the value of giving back to their community through service learning projects.
Last Assured
05/20/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Oakridge Neighborhood
Offers section 8 housing options and youth development programs.