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THRU Works Employment Program

THRU Project is partnering with local employers to provide more employment opportunities for former foster youth!
FOR EMPLOYERS: POST JOB OPPORTUNITIES
FOR YOUTH: VIEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking for partners in the San Antonio area business community who are willing to offer foster-friendly work environments. This means they are able to be understanding and patient with unique situations of current and former foster youth including, but not limited to: transportation obstacles, communication (computer/cell phone) challenges, past trauma, and childcare.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE STRUGGLES
OF FORMER FOSTER YOUTH & EMPLOYMENT?

We conducted a survey with the youth currently in our program to ask them some questions about the challenges they face in relation to employment.

What is the hardest part about finding a job?

Finding a job with good pay 72%
Transportation 60%
Interviews 28%
Getting access to applications or job postings 24%
Filling out an application 20%
Finding someone to speak about my job application status 12%
Finding a job I feel safe at 12%

What is the hardest part about keeping a job?

I don't feel motivated 45%
Getting to work 35%
I usually don't like the jobs I have 35%
My relationship with managers and coworkers 25%
I need someone to watch my children 10%

What is the longest job you've had??

  • 1-2 years
  • Less than a year
  • More than 2 years
  • I have never had a job
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