Georgia CREW (Cultivating the Rising Experienced Worker)

Program Overview

The Georgia Cultivating the Rising Experienced Worker (GA CREW) program, an integral part of Foster Youth Employment Services, has provided valuable work readiness training and employment experiences for youth in Georgia’s foster care system.  

Our vision is for all youth in foster care to acquire employment training and develop life skills that will increase their likelihood of success in careers, self-sufficiency, and adulthood.

The mission of the GA CREW Program is to provide youth in foster care, between the ages of 14-21 years old, with a youth-friendly environment where they can engage in a series of employment preparation services such as:

• Career education and training, mentorship, and one-on-one coaching workshops
• Opportunities for career connections between youth and employment partners
• Career experiences including apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing opportunities, and volunteer placements
• State identification assistance

Youth interested in participating must apply online, here. All youth, regardless of previous participation, MUST apply via the online application. 

Youth Employment Services Summer 2025 Program 

The Youth Employment Services Summer Program provides the opportunity for youth ages 16-17 years old currently in foster care in the state of Georgia to gain career experiences, attend weekly workshops on career education and training, and engage in career mentorship and one-on-one coaching.

Over the course of the summer program, participants will have the opportunity to receive a paid incentive for their participation and completion of the weekly sessions. The goal is to help transition participants into successful, independent young adults by arming them with marketable skills and supportive mentoring experience.

Participation in the Summer Program requirements:

• Must be between the ages of 16-17 years old by June 1, 2025 (and will not turn 18 years old prior to July 1, 2025)
• Must be a youth currently in foster care within the state of Georgia
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, permanent resident, or have an employment authorization card
• Must possess a valid State of Georgia photo ID
• Must have official proof of Social Security Number
• Must commit to the requirements and protocol for participation in the program
• Must possess supporting documents for USCIS Form I-9 Employment Verification Form. Click here for more details. 

Registration period: January 15, 2025-March 28, 2025

Note: If youth do not have access to valid State photo ID, youth need to register prior to March 7, 2025.

For more information regarding this service please email [email protected].

If you have been deemed eligible for the Youth Employment Services Summer Program for 2025, please click here to download your onboarding documents.

Career Resource Connection

Services are offered to foster youth ages 14 and up

Connecting foster youth to potential employment opportunities

REQUIREMENTS

Youth must participate in the following skills training prior to resource connections

• Resume building
• Mock Interviews
• Dress for success coaching
• Effective communication

For additional questions or assistance, email [email protected].

State Identification Assistance

GA CREW will assist youth in foster care with obtaining a state identification (ID) card issued in accordance with federal and state “Secure ID” requirements to facilitate access to services, benefits, and opportunities to support their successful transition to adulthood. 

State requirements to obtain state identification: 

• A. Within 90 days following the 14th birthday of the youth in care. 
• B. Within 90 days of a youth ages 14-17 entering foster care. Youth do not have to be active participants in GA CREW for this service.  

To begin the state ID process, please click here. 

For additional questions or assistance, please email [email protected].