Old Navy
A true legacy partner, Old Navy has supported Boys & Girls Clubs for 30 years. Old Navy’s partnership ties in local community involvement and employee volunteerism aimed at helping youth dream big.
Imagine a Brighter Future
Old Navy and Boys & Girls Clubs of America partner on This Way ONward, a program that provides job access for teens through workforce readiness training, mentoring and a career pathway at Old Navy.
First Jobs and Skills for Success
This Way ONward is a program that provides the next generation with the first jobs, mentoring, skills and confidence they need to make their dreams a reality by partnering Boys & Girls Clubs with their local Old Navy stores. This Way ONward provides teens 16+ with:
- Exposure to retail careers
- Job readiness preparation
- Opportunities to apply and interview for part-time and seasonal jobs
- Coaching and support through the entire hiring process
Hiring for potential, not credentials, is a critical component of This Way ONward. Old Navy seeks to recruit 20,000 entry-level store hires through the program by 2025. They recruit youth who may not have direct retail experience, but who have the desire to learn and grow into star employees. The program seeks to improve job access for teens who may never have had a job, contribute to their household income, or invest paychecks for significant milestones such as college. Specifically, Old Navy is targeting candidates who:
- Are excited to learn
- Are open to receiving and implementing feedback
- Have a strong work ethic
- Are at least 16 years old
For Parents:
- Find your nearest Boys & Girls Club here and join
- To participate in the This Way ONward program, be sure to ask the Club if they are connected to their local Old Navy store and run This Way ONward.
- The Club will provide next steps on how to apply and get involved.
For Teens:
- Ask your parents to help you find the nearest Club!
“Everything I learned from This Way ONward I will take into the future.”
– Kody A.
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About Old Navy
Old Navy is a global apparel and accessories brand that makes current American essentials accessible to every family. Originated in 1994, the brand celebrates the democracy of style through on-trend, playfully optimistic, affordable and high-quality products. A division of San Francisco-based Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS), Old Navy brings a fun, energizing shopping environment to its customers in more than 1,200 stores around the world. For more information, please visit www.oldnavy.com.
