Here are several detailed ways individuals or businesses can contribute to the Topeka Youth Project training program

Provide Training Workshops and Mentorship:

Professionals can lead specific training workshops relevant to their experience in their field, offering practical skills and insights that prepare youth for specific careers.  

Offer In-Kind Services and Resources:

Businesses and individuals with relevant expertise can contribute by donating essential services, such as graphic design for program materials, IT support, or marketing for program events. Companies can also provide access to tools and platforms that enhance the program, like a training room or conference room for group training, or hands-on learning, equipment for skill-based training.

Sponsor Youth Scholarships and Certifications:

For as little as $100, companies or individuals can fund scholarships for youth to attend training courses, workshops, or get certifications.

Host On-Site Job Shadowing

Local businesses can host job shadowing days that give youth a real-world view of specific careers and day-to-day operations. This exposure helps students understand workplace expectations, develop hands-on skills, and build connections with professionals in their fields of interest.

Contribute Financially to Support Program Growth

Financial donations help expand the program's reach, covering costs such as training materials, transportation for participants, and technology, salary for a part time director. Funds can go toward outreach programs enabling the organization to reach more youth through marketing, community partnerships, and events. Businesses can also fund special projects as they launched. 

Join Our Advisory Board

As a leader in the community, your involvement on the Topeka Youth Project's Advisory Board can inspire change and open doors for young people, ages 14 to 21, as they discover opportunities to achieve their dreams and strengthen the future of Topeka. The advisory board meets three times a year.

Join Our Board of Directors

Join our Board of Directors and take an active role in shaping the success of our organization. Through strategic leadership you can help us create life-changing opportunities for Topeka’s youth. Your involvement in planning, operations, and the direction of fundraising will directly impact the success of our programs.

If you are interested in supporting the Topeka Youth Project, please contact us at 785-331-9905 or

at jobtraining@topekayouthproject.com

Contributions provide valuable support, directly empowering youth with skills, connections, and knowledge to succeed in their careers and lives. Please contact us if you are interested. We would love to brainstorm ideas with you.