Youth R.I.S.E. Program

The Youth R.I.S.E. Program includes tutoring and study skills, alternative or recovery education, work experiences, occupational skills training, concurrent education and training, leadership development, supportive services, adult mentoring, follow-up services, guidance and counseling, and financial literacy. It is a year-round program for ages 1624.

Programs

• Youth R.I.S.E. Program — Ages 16–24; In-School Youth generally ages 16–21; Out-of-School Youth generally ages 16–24 · Year-round

At a glance

• Ages: 16–18 years old
• General schedule: Every 2nd Thursday at 4:00 PM for Youth R.I.S.E. Talks; registration and orientation every Wednesday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

About the provider

The program’s mission is "Reaching Independence through Skills & Employment." It offers no-cost services for eligible participants, and participation is first-come, first-served and subject to availability of funds. Registration and orientation are held every Wednesday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, and Youth R.I.S.E. Talks are held every 2nd Thursday at 4:00 PM.

• Tutoring & Study Skills — Ages 16–24 · Academic help, study skills, and dropout prevention support.
• Alternative/Recovery Education — Ages 16–24 · Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery.
• Work Experiences — Ages 16–24 · Paid & unpaid experiences: summer jobs, pre-apprenticeship, internships, job shadowing, OJT.
• Occupational Skills Training — Ages 16–24 · Organized programs of study that lead to credentials.
• Concurrent Education & Training — Ages 16–24 · Education offered together with workforce prep and training.
• Leadership Development — Ages 16–24 · Opportunities to build confidence, teamwork, and service.
• Supportive Services — Ages 16–24 · Help with barriers like transportation, childcare, and more.
• Adult Mentoring — Ages 16–24 · At least 12 months of one-to-one mentoring.
• Follow-Up Services — Ages 16–24 · At least 12 months of ongoing support after placement.
• Guidance & Counseling — Ages 16–24 · Comprehensive guidance, counseling, and referrals as needed.
• Financial Literacy — Ages 16–24 · Budgeting, banking, and smart money habits.

No-cost services for eligible participants. City of Atlanta residents only. Participants have 30 days from orientation to submit all required documents and contact the Eligibility Specialist; if not completed, the application may be closed and the participant may need to restart the process. Participation is first-come, first-served and subject to availability of funds.

Last updated November 13, 2026.