YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City

Teen Job Training

Teens, are you ready to get a job? The Y’s Teen Job Training will prepare 14-16 year olds for the basics of applying, interviewing, and working at your first job.

This course will cover personal development skills such as communicating with customers, working with your boss and coworkers, employability skills and certification in CPR and First Aid.

Each student will receive a Y Teen Job Training Certificate to put on their resume and present to potential employers and a 2-year CPR and First Aid certification.  

Cost: $100/person

Teens ages 14-15 will be eligible to apply at the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City upon course completion. Complete the course and apply for any of the below roles!

  • Jr. Camp Counselor
  • Child Watch staff member
  • Sports Official

A job at the Y is not guaranteed. Work for the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City for 30+ days, you will get reimbursed for this $100 course!

Classes are held on Saturdays at our Association Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
* Classes are held on a weekday during the summer.

Summer Classes

Saturday, May 25
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration opens: April 17, 2024
Last day to register is: May 21, 2024

Tuesday, June 4*
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration opens: April 30, 2024
Last day to register is: May 30, 2024

Thursday, July 11*
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration opens: April 30, 2024
Last day to register is: July 5, 2024

Fall Classes

Saturday, Sep. 21
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration opens: August 14, 2024
Last day to register is: Sep. 17, 2024

Saturday, Nov. 9
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration opens: Oct. 2, 2024
Last day to register is: Nov. 5, 2024

Participants are required to complete online e-learning, estimated to take around 5 hours, prior to attending teen job training. 

For additional information, please contact JoJo Woods at jwoods@ymcaokc.org or 405 297 7729.