In 2017, Youth Guidance launched its workforce development program called Project Prepare Blue. This program builds upon its proven in-school programming to serve 45 out-of-school and underemployed youth. Individual and group-based career exploration, job readiness training and other supports take place in a community-based setting. Staff facilitates placement into employment and advanced training and/or college that will lead to work and education retention, skills gains, credential attainment, and increased earnings.