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HIRE Ground
Other than shelter, the thing that the kids at Larkin Street need most
is a safe way to support themselves. They must find immediate alternatives
to the survival activities they engaged in for money on the streets. They
require support to end their participation in harmful pursuits such as
prostitution or drug trade. In response to this crucial need LSYS
offers HIRE UP, a collection of comprehensive education, employment,
and career services. HIRE Ground is a component of HIRE UP aimed at young people who are able
to work but have not yet completed education or training for permanent careers. LSYS
provides housing and temporary jobs to HIRE Ground participants. They
work in supervised day labor crews, cleaning Larkin Street facilities or
other local businesses, washing graffiti off walls, moving furniture, stuffing
envelopes, and completing other tasks for an hourly stipend. As an
incentive to continue their education, youth in HIRE Ground are paid a higher
hourly rate when they have completed their GED (high school equivalency).
HIRE Ground builds the young people’s work ethic and gives them a
sense of participation in the community. They learn important skills
like following directions, teamwork and accountability which help them be
successful as they enter the working world. HIRE ground helps youth
establish savings and gain job experience. Through their participation
in the program, they prepare for the next phase of their new, safer, more
stable lives.
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