Get youth ready for work & life

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One job can change everything

Nearly one in four people age 16-24 are disconnected from school or work. We’re working to change this reality for Bay Area youth. Join us.

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Our mission

From first job to living-wage job, New Door provides access to a comprehensive continuum of employment programs across the transition to adulthood — ultimately diving economic mobility for Bay Area youth.

Internship

Youth participate in 6 month paid, work-based internships with employer partners representing a diverse range of in dustries.

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Employment

Youth participate in 6 month paid, work-based internships with employer partners representing a diverse range of in dustries.

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Education

Small group and personalized classes prepare youth to take and pass their high school equivalency exam as a springboard for their next education and career moves.

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Our impact

64% of graduates were employed one year prior to program enrollment

74% of graduates were employed three years after program exit

Youth who completed the program have higher annual earnings by an average difference of $5,500

Our Stories

Vanessa’s Story

Your support will help provide even more youth like Vanessa with transformational first jobs, skills-building workshops

Youth Story: Meet Jalan

Before New Door, Jalan was constantly in search of a stable source of income. Between asking neighbors for leads, finding odd jobs

A Message from Omar: What Juneteenth means to me

Juneteenth celebrations have been longstanding traditions in many communities across the country.