PAUL YOUNG
Mayor
BRIAN
HARRIS
Director, Memphis Office Of Youth Services
ABOUT US
MISSION
To Transform The Office Of Youth Services To Meet The Diverse Needs Of The Total Person And Solve Systemic Challenges That Youth And Young Adults Are Facing In Memphis. With A Deep Commitment To Comprehensive Programs, Creating More Income Streams, Advancing Equality And Healing Trauma, We Bring Together Government Agencies, Private Sector, Faith-Based And Non-Profit Organizations To Build Stronger Families And Strengthen Our Community.
VISION
In Collaboration With Community Partners, We Will Be The Premier Youth Services Office That Delivers Best In Class Programs, Provides Exceptional Support And Services And Delivers Measurable Results That Make A Difference In Our Community.
OUR PROGRAMS
We pride ourselves for having a variety of organizations and programs dedicated to the youth. Below is a breakdown of each of our programs that work with our youth in the city.
Memphis Ambassadors Program is a year round program for youth grades 9th-12th. The program offers engagement with career readiness, life skills, and college preparation. Students must possess a gpa of 3.0 and above to be considered. Under the MAP program are a multitude of other programs that have specific requirements and provide other resources for the youth as well.
These include:
BOSS
MEMPHIS APPRENTICE PROGRAM (MAAP)
MPLOY Youth Summer Experience (MPLOY): Program Overview
MPLOY is a locally funded initiative administered by MOYS that provides 1,000 City of Memphis youth ages 16 to 22 with meaningful and rewarding summer experiences. The MPLOY Youth Summer Experience offers various career path options according to the participants’ strengths and interests, including soft skills training, entry-level positions, and internships. Some of the top employers in the Memphis area make this possible by agreeing to serve as Business Partners and Service Providers, offering structured job opportunities for youth for six weeks during the summer months.