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The OPP path to success is through Personal Development, Academic Achievement, and Workforce Readiness.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Youth are paired with a Youth Development Specialist (YDS). Together, they identify their goals and create an individualized success plan.
Academic Achievement
Offering students support in their educational journey through student-centered, project-based learning and post-secondary opportunities.
Workforce Readiness
Youth learn how to get and keep a job through service-learning projects, internships, and job placement.
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Over the past few years, I’ve learned a lot at OPP. I learned the value of time and how to be punctual. I’ve learned a lot about myself and that I’m a hands on learner. Doing lawn care and snow removal with the Youth Service Corps, I learned how to use a snow blower and how to operate different equipment. Now, because I learned that skill, I help out at home. It’s given me confidence. I know that I am reliable and hardworking. I take pride in my job and honestly, it’s fun. I love working with OPP. I tell all of my friends about OPP. It’s the best place to be!
OUR IMPACT
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OPP is pleased to announce Bob Rath as one of OPP’s 2022 Champions of Youth Award Recipients! Congratulations, Bob! Thank you for all you do for OPP and the youth in our community! #awardrecipient #hartfordct #Championsofyouth2022 #youthfirst ——> to support Champions of Youth please visit www.opp.org > get involved > events 🧡🏆
OPP Youth and Staff had another amazing day at @domingohtfd! We love any #OPPortunity to connect with community members and celebrate #Hartford! #HartfordCT #hartfordyouth #youthfirst #community
HYSC joined mayor @lukebronin and @hartford_healthcare (and OPP Board Member) Steve Coates today at @parkvillemarket! We are all looking forward to a successful dominGO! event this week! Stop by to see OPP on Sunday and connect with your community! #opp @domingohtfd #hartfordct #youth #youthempowerment
It might be a dreary first day of fall, but that’s not stopping Administrative Assistant Karina from spreading some autumn vibes! 🍂🍁🎃 Happy Fall! #opp #hartfordyouth #hartfordct #easternct #youthfirst #personaldevelopment #academicachievement #workforcereadiness
Youth have been enjoying the fall weather while working on beautification projects throughout the city! 🍃🍂 Thank you #HartfordYouthServiceCorps for your dedication to your community! #OPP #OPPYouth #HartfordYouth #community #workforcedevelopment
Today is #nationalvoterregistrationday OPP Social Work interns are excited to help you register to vote and answer questions you may have! YOUR VOICE MATTERS ❤️🤍💙 Stop by the first floor to register and learn more! #oppyouth #registertovote #useYOURVoice
A huge thank you to Kelvin Young, Certified Sound Healer for coming in and hosting a Sound Healing session with OPP staff. How easily we forget to make space and time for ourselves. Staff experienced an amazing workshop- thank you for kicking off a restful weekend! #gratitude #opp #ourpieceofthepie #selfcare #selfwellness @bridgehealingartscenter
OPP is excited to be back at Bushnell Park assisting with the Carousel this fall! Youth had a great first day of orientation! Be sure to stop by and say hello Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 11-5 pm 🎠🎠 #opp #hartford #bushnellpark #hartfordyouthservicecorps @bushnell_park
Sponsor shout out to @hartford_healthcare! Thank you for supporting OPP and our Champions of Youth! For more information about COY, visit our website, click GET INVOLVED>EVENTS. We hope to see you at the 2022 Champions of Youth Event this November! #ourpieceofthepie #opp #championsofyouth22 #hartfordCT #HartfordYouth #EasternCT #YouthEmpowerment
OPP youth attended a workshop today on proper attire for a job interview. They discussed the differences between casual, business casual, and more formal business wear. Youth perfected their ironing skills, learned to tie ties and even had a competition to see who could tie one the fastest! #opp #OPPortunity #HartfordYouth #workforcereadiness #interviewtips
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. There IS help. There IS hope. YOU are not alone. #meantalhealth #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #988
Opportunity Academy students have made TREMENDOUS strides this school year by closing out open course credits! Congratulations on a strong start to the academic year and becoming one step closer to graduation! 🥳📚🎊 What a great way to kick off the weekend! #opp #opportunityacademy #hartfordyouth #education #youthfirst