
Youth Squad 360
One-on-one case management, individual coaching, group workshops, and peer-to-peer mentoring are provided in-person when safe per public health guidelines and thru video/online technology due to COVID-19. Scholarships are provided, along with assistance meeting basic needs (food security, transportation, housing, health issues.)
Youth Squad 360 helps youth overcome obstacles while increasing their 21st century soft skills, employment readiness, and exposure to career pathways; engages youth with caring, skilled case manager who provide academic, career and life mentoring; and fosters self-care and a focus on health and wellness.
Youth Squad 360 Spotlight
Equipping youth for post-secondary education and upwardly mobile jobs

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WHAT IS YOUTH SQUAD 360?
This GRYD Foundation program is an extra layer of service designed to strengthen Summer Night Lights Youth Squad Members* as they pursue their educational and career goals. The objective of Youth Squad 360 is to help current and former SNL Youth Squad* achieve long-term stability and success at home, at school and in the workplace. *In response to the novel coronavirus and its financial impact on Angelenos, we have opened enrollment to recent Summer Night Lights/Fall Friday Nights program coordinators and site coordinators.
WHAT TYPE OF SERVICES ARE OFFERED?
- Case Management
- Work Readiness
- Career Exploration
- Paid Work Experience
- Job Skills Training
- College Preparation
- Mentoring & Life Coach Services
- Wellness & Life Skills Training
- Connections to Mental Health & Counseling Resources
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
How Can You Get Involved?
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The GRYD Foundation. Creating a safer, healthier Los Angeles — one Youth Squad 360 participant at a time!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- We schedule and conduct one-on-one initial interviews and assessments to determine if this program is a good fit for each interested participant
- We schedule and conduct one-on-one initial interviews and assessments to determine if this program is a good fit for each interested participant
- We conduct workshops and trainings in the areas of academics, job readiness, workforce skills, financial literacy, healthy relationships, household/living environment, emotional intelligence, anger management, mental wellness, health & fitness, substance abuse counseling, and grief recovery
- We connect participants to additional service providers, resources, internships and employment opportunities
- We host college and career fairs with information on scholarships, educational and employment opportunities
- We CELEBRATE!