Work Skills Today for a Better Tomorrow

Job Prep is a FREE course sponsored by the YMCA and takes place once a week for 2 hours from February - May for teens ages 14-17. Classes available at the following locations: Downtown YMCA, Steve Clark YMCA, Newton YMCA, East High School, Heights High School, North High School, Southeast High School, South High School, and West High School.

General Flyer For Wichita Opportunities

Gain the Following Skills from Job Prep:

  • How to complete a job application
  • How to dress for success
  • How to interview for the job
  • How to manage money
  • Participate in mock interviews
  • Become CPR-AED and First Aid certified

Students who pass the course will qualify for a summer job.

Enroll Today!

Wichita Enrollments: Enrollment deadline is January 12, 2026. Spots are limited.

Newton Enrollments: Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 15, 2025. Fifteen students will be selected for the program based on birthdate and location. 

If you would like to enroll or be contacted about the program you can either complete this online enrollment form, fill out one of the printable enrolment forms below and turn into your branch's front desk, OR contact us at JobPrep@ymcawichita.org.

Application for Newton

Application for Wichita

Over 350+ summer job opportunities were offered at these businesses in the past:

  • Intrust Bank
  • Sedgwick County Zoo
  • Wichita Art Museum
  • Exploration Place
  • Cargill
  • Tanganyika Wildlife Park
  • Bliss Climbing and Fitness
  • Great Plains Ventures
  • GT Midwest
  • 2Beatz Boutique
  • Redbud Pediatrics
  • Wesley Medical Center
  • Kansas Wildlife Exhibit
  • Il Primo Espresso Caffe
  • Lavish Affinity
  • Love of Character
  • M&M Insurance 
  • Wichita Habitat for Humanity
  • AND MANY MORE!

 

Sponsor a Job Prep Student

For some teens, a job can mean food on the family table, the possibility of college or a chance to make positive choices. The Y’s free job training program for ages 15-17 teaches teens the skills to secure and maintain a job. The experience inspires students to set and reach goals that have a life-long impact. Sponsor a student for the year for $2,500.   

 

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