Extract Attract
our mission
Extract Attract Inc. provides youth with career exploration, job preparation, and financial management for youth ages 15 to 24 within the Hampton Roads area.
We aim to connect youth with jobs, internships, and other employment opportunities by partnering with agencies, businesses, and members of the community to help create pathways to employment for youth.
SERVICES
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resume building
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career assessments
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job search techniques
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mock interviewing
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budgeting
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mock application
Career coaches check in with participants
weekly until employment is obtained.
Extract Attract is committed to empowering youth through establishing healthy relationships, career development, and building resiliency to eliminate doubts and embrace their destiny.
Extract Attract at a Glance
Here at Extract Attract, we know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little support. Since our founding in 2018, we have been determined to make an impact. The core of our efforts is to bring our team’s fresh ideas and passion to the range of activities we’re involved in. Through all of our endeavors we hope to display the conviction behind our beliefs.
Our latest Event
Sign up for the Soundtrack to My Life.
The Soundtrack to my Life is a free wellness workshop geared to help youth express themselves through sound healing, music, and movement! The session for ages 7-13 is March 19th from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The session for ages 14-17 is April 2nd from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Both will be held in Norfolk, Virginia.
Our Vision
Career Development with a Purpose
To build the local talent pool by connecting youth and young adults with education and
employment career pathways that prepare them to meet the skill demands of employers.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
I got involved with EA when I first went to a career help session that they had at the library. EA has helped my by helping me to find ways to get a job and connected me with resources to help me with my search for a job. I have had many job offers and interviews, I am currently deciding what is best fit for me.
Bretia Green.
Did You Know?
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Disconnected youth are teenagers and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who are neither working or in school.
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There are 4.5 million disconnected youth in America today, equivalent to 1 in 9 teens and young adults.
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Since 2016, black teens and young adults are the only group whose disconnection rate (17.9%) has increased.
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Comparing genders, boys and young men (11.9%) are slightly more likely to be disconnected than girls and young women (11.1%).
As A Result....
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These vulnerable young people lack the support from the people, institutions, and experiences that could assist them in developing the knowledge and skills required to live rewarding lives as adults.
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Leading to a difficult transition into adulthood, as disconnected youth are predisposed to parenthood, poverty, limited education, displacement, and unemployment.
Donate
With your donation, you can help us address the challenges our youth face with accessing educational and employment opportunities through Extract Attract's prevention and engagement efforts. You can be the difference we need.
