Georgia C.R.E.W.
Georgia C.R.E.W. (Cultivating the Rising Experienced Worker)
Program Overview
The Georgia CREW program, an integral part of Foster Youth Employment Services, has provided valuable work readiness training and employment experiences for youth in care.
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.
Our mission is to serve as the youth employment hub within DFCS. The program provides a service array designed to facilitate self‐sufficiency and employability skill development in youth ages 14-18 within DFCS custody.
The CREW Program serves foster youth within DFCS between the ages of 14-21 years old. The program provides a youth-friendly environment where participants can engage in a series of employment preparation services such as:
- Workshops: career education and training, mentorship, and one-on-one coaching
- Career connections: connecting youth to potential employment opportunities with our employer partners
- Career experiences: apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing and volunteering
- State identification assistance for foster youth
Each interested youth must apply online, using the link below, to participate.
All youth, regardless of previous participation, MUST apply via the online application.
| Registration Period | Services Being Offered | Service Period |
| Period I: January 15, 2025- February 15, 2025 | State Identification Assistance for foster youth Career Mentoring and Coaching Quarterly Career Workshops | March 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025 |
| Period II: April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025 | State Identification Assistance for foster youth Career Mentoring and Coaching Skills to Assets Summer Program | June 2, 2025 – July 31, 2025 |
| Period III: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025 | State Identification Assistance for foster youth Career Mentoring and Coaching Quarterly Career Workshops | October 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025 |
| Please note: Youth will be required to renew each registration period to continue services. Details for renewals will be given by their Career Navigator | ||
Georgia C.R.E.W. Application
For more information regarding this service please email [email protected].
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
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 youth in foster care 14th birthday
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
For assistance please complete the link below.