What You’ll Get:
Breaktime offers a paid transitional employment program for young adults (ages 18–24) experiencing housing instability.
Young Adults earn $20/hour working 20–30 hours per week doing 3-months of work or education
Young Adults earn up to $10,000 across the full program
Young Adults access 50 hours of job training & professional development
Young Adults get up to $3,000 in matched savings​​
Young Adults access 1:1 credit counseling
Young Adults receive ongoing support from coaches, mentors, and alumni community​
Who can apply?
We welcome young adults who are ready to build a better future.
You may be eligible if you:
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Are a young adult (18–24 years old)
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Are currently experiencing housing insecurity or have transitioned out of it in the past year (This includes couch-surfing, staying in shelter, or being part of rapid rehousing programs).
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Have identification to complete an I-9 form (like a state ID or Social Security card). ​​​
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Missing these documents? No problem! Breaktime can help you get the documents you need to participate. ​
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Are interested in Breaktime's 3-stage job program. Breaktime's program includes 3 weeks of job training and financial literacy, three months of paid, supported job placement, and three years of wraparound support.
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Breaktime's Financial Support
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Launchpad stipend: $1000 over three weeks during the training phase
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Liftoff: 13 weeks of paid work at $20/hour.
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Stable Orbit stipend: $100/month after program completion
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Double Matched Savings Program: Via our Double Matched Savings Program, you leave with up to $3,000 in savings after your first three weeks at Breaktime.
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Financial coaching: Access free, one-on-one support to build credit, plan a budget, and more