The City of Simi Valley is now accepting applications for positions on the Youth Employment Service (YES) Advisory Board.  The YES Advisory Board promotes the employment of local youth, assists youth in developing an understanding of the needs and expectations of employers, and acts as an advisory board to the City Council on youth employment matters.  The YES is also responsible for two flagship programs: an annual Job and Career Expo and Interview Skills Workshops at local high schools.

The YES programs help to prepare young people for future career success, as well as build confidence and self-esteem.  They are integral to the local business community as youth are taught about application completion and job interview skills, resume preparation, and above all, strong work ethics to retain employment.  The success of the YES would not be possible without the hard work and efforts of the YES Advisory Board.

Applications are being sought to fill the YES Advisory Board positions representing the following areas: one Community at Large representative; one Local Business representative; one Local Government representative, one Neighborhood Councils representative, one Simi Valley Unified School District Representative, one Youth representative between the ages of 16 and 22; one Youth Council representative; and three Community at Large alternate member positions.  Applicants recommended by a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board interview and nomination subcommittee will be appointed by the Simi Valley City Council to serve terms of office from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024.  The YES Advisory Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month, August through May, at 8:15 a.m.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.  Applications may be submitted online at www.simivalley.org/YESApp.  For further information, please contact the Youth Employment Service at 805-583-6766 or visit www.simivalley.org/YES.