Youth Career Jumpstart Program Inc. | youth development | 177-06 129th Avenue, Jamaica, NY, USA

your future

your lead...

Welcome to the Youth Career Jumpstart Program!

Where Vision Meets Opportunity

The Youth Career Jumpstart Program (YCJP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults (Ages 11–19). We bridge the gap between potential and opportunity by equipping you with the essential career-ready skills, financial literacy, and leadership tools needed to build a stable, independent future.

Our Mission

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Rooted in Jamaica, Queens, we are breaking down walls to build a larger, more inclusive community. We combine targeted mentorship with a flexible learning model, to ensure professional development is fully accessible to every young person, regardless of their personal needs, structural background, or income.