Tucson Youth Development (TYD)
Non-profit OrganizationsArizona, United States11-50 Employees
Tucson Youth Development (TYD) is a nonprofit organization based in Tucson, Arizona, serving the Pima County area since 1965. It focuses on helping vulnerable youth and young adults ages 14 to 24 gain employment and move toward self-sufficiency through education and training, including two alternative high schools, ACE and YouthWorks Charter High Schools. TYD provides a range of services such as basic and alternative education, job development, direct job placement, internships, career counseling, mentorship, case management, and supportive services, supported by partnerships with businesses and other agencies. The organization positions itself within the nonprofit sector as a pathway to workforce success for youth, addressing education and employability needs for in-school and out-of-school youth, with a networked approach to helping participants set and reach academic and career goals.