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The Warehouse Introduces RISE: Reaching and Investing in Youth for Sustainable Employment

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Friday, February 25, 2022

RISE, which stands for Reaching and Investing in Youth for Sustainable Employment, is a paid, 26-week program that provides teens and young adults, ages 14-24, with the skills needed to secure sustainable employment.

Key Points: 
  • RISE, which stands for Reaching and Investing in Youth for Sustainable Employment, is a paid, 26-week program that provides teens and young adults, ages 14-24, with the skills needed to secure sustainable employment.
  • By investing in Riverside's youth, Barclays has proven their dedication to creating a more equitable playing field where teens and young adults of color can attain financial and professional success.
  • The first eight weeks of RISE are spent developing soft skills such as financial literacy, time management, conflict resolution, and more.
  • During the check presentation and information session, The Warehouse was joined by guest speakers and partners including, U.S.