Santa Clara County
Low-income youth between 18-21 years old will get a chance to jump-start their careers at Levi’s Stadium and Avaya Stadium this year.
Juma is an award-winning non-profit organization that provides at-risk youth, who are disconnected from school and work (Opportunity Youth), with workforce training and job placement at 15 major sports facilities across the country. Since 1993, Juma has employed over 5,500 low-income students who have generated $26 million in revenue and earned $6.5 million in wages.
Juma’s vision in Santa Clara and San Jose is to provide workforce training and financial capability for hundreds of Opportunity Youth annually. Juma is currently recruiting 75 young adults in the South Bay to run concessions at Levi’s Stadium and Avaya Stadium in 2016. Job opportunities include food preps, in-seat runners, cashiers and stand managers.
Applications will be accepted through July 31. For more information or to apply please contact Rafael Platas (rafaelp@juma.org) or call (415) 318-0105. Juma strives to break the cycle of poverty by paving the way to work, education and financial capability for youth across America. To learn more, visit www.juma.org.
