YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Four Pathways
Help a young person discover what comes next.
We connect justice-involved youth with nationally recognized training, mentors, and opportunities to explore trades and careers.
Preparing for the world of work
In partnership with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, ROTH helps youth ages 14–18 explore their interests and take practical steps toward a career.
Skills that open doors
Nationally recognized training builds skills in interviewing, professional communication, financial literacy, workplace safety, and digital responsibility. Participants have opportunities to earn employability credentials.
People who help them grow
Mentors and work-based learning opportunities connect young people with professionals, introduce skilled trades, and help them understand the training different careers require.
Reaching youth across Tampa Bay
Eligible youth are referred through DJJ in Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, Pasco, and Manatee counties.
Youth program calendar
Find Four Pathways classes across Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, Pasco, and Manatee counties. Use the live calendar below to explore upcoming dates.
Not open for public registration. Youth reservations must be made through an authorized DJJ program representative, including program administrators, juvenile probation officers (JPOs), diversion coordinators, and reentry coordinators. Families should contact their assigned program representative about participation.
Share your trade. Open a young person’s world.
A conversation with someone who does the work can help a young person imagine a future they have not yet seen. We invite employers and trade professionals to volunteer as guest speakers, share their career journey, and introduce the skills and training their field requires.
Choose a class date and tell us about your company, trade, and speakers. ROTH will coordinate presentation details with you. Up to two companies may volunteer per class date. Employer guest-speaker signup is separate from youth reservations.
