Y-ExCL Summer Program | Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families
Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families
1171 7th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
Eligibility
Open to youth ages 14-21
Required documents
Certified birth certificate, social security card, current photo ID and parent/guardian permission to work
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
(515) 697-7700
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Visit website to submit an application
Fees
None
Service area
Polk County, IA
**Not accepting applications for Summer 2025, check back Spring 2026**
Offers a paid, 10-week work-based experience for young adults to develop and strengthen employment skills. Successful completion of a mandatory 2-week pre-employment training is required in order for students to receive job placement. For two weeks, participants will be trained in the core competencies of proper workplace ethics, communication, attire, and time management. Participants will receive training in financial literacy, financial tools, asset building, entrepreneurship, post-secondary processes, and resume building.
Last assured
11/18/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families
Offers education and employment services.