Looking for a part-time job? At loose ends because you don't have a high school diploma? Ready to work but afraid companies will think you're too young? Make a phone call to CONNECT! at (408) 774-2365 or drop by the NOVA Youth Employment Office.

The NOVA Youth Employment Office provides free employment services to youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are residents of Cupertino, Los Altos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. The office is located in Suite 330 at 505 W. Olive Avenue in Sunnyvale (see map). You may come into the office or call staff there at (408) 730-7640.

Listed below are the CONNECT! partner agencies with services for youth.

• Employment Development Department
• Mountain View-Los Altos Adult Education
• NOVA Youth Employment Office
• San Jose Job Corps
• Santa Clara Adult Education
• Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult and Community Education
• TransAccess
  

County-wide resources for youth:

The CONNECT! Santa Clara County Information and Referral Center is a website that provides information on employment services and community resources throughout Santa Clara County. The "Community Resources" links provide information on supportive services including childcare, health, food, clothing, housing, and transportation services. Under "Santa Clara County Benefits Programs," learn about county programs and get information on eligibility requirements to determine if you might be eligible to receive benefits.