Join Us

The HALO Professional Development Program provides in-house workshops and trainings to equip youth with the skills to maintain quality employment and to be referred to a business partner for interview and job placement.

How Can I Help?

There are various ways to get involved. We need your help to create lasting impact for HALO youth and within our communities.

Provide a meal for youth during a workshop or training.
Share your expertise with HALO Staff. Do you have insight to share but not interested in working directly with youth? Share your materials and expertise for HALO to facilitate.
Host youth at your office space for a tour and to share careers in your industry.
Have a connection to a store willing to help provide a new professional outfit? Let us know!
Engage your business to partner with HALO on employment opportunities for youth in the program.
Help maintain listing of open opportunities with HALO.

After attending the HALO Volunteer Training and passing a background check, you can start volunteering! Sign up here to get started.

Teach a workshop or training on a professional development topic.
Provide resume and cover letter writing assistance by reviewing, editing and advising youth.
Help at Mock Interview night, acting as an employer for interview practice with you.
Provide job search and application assistance.
Guide how to use public transportation.
Provide continued education on job maintenance and growth opportunities such as serving as a Professional Mentor.

What does the HALO Professional Development Program provide?

The following are skills that have come up time and time again that HALO kids need support.

Break the Cycle

Employment is a key factor in breaking the cycle of homelessness or poverty for HALO youth. Nationwide, at-risk youth and those experiencing homelessness report a 75% unemployment rate, as compared to 16% among the general population of housed youth.

Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Face barriers to obtaining employment, such as transportation, education or experience required, consistent and affordable childcare, untreated mental health conditions, and a lack in interview skills and proper follow up. Without employment, these youth will struggle to obtain housing and are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors in an attempt to get their basic needs met.

HALO Professional Development Team Leaders:

Kansas City: Alayna Howard [email protected] 816.590.4493
Jefferson City: Key Okolo [email protected] 816.841.2968

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Contact HALO to get involved. Please click below on your preferred location.

Thank you for your interest!

Kansas City

Jefferson City