Project HIRE (Helping Improve Readiness for Employment) is a 16-week program designed for youth ages 16-18 that are in need of employment skills.  The program was developed in 2001 in Lancaster County as part of the Graduated Sanctions for Juvenile Probation and serves as an alternative to detention. Project HIRE gives participants access to a comprehensive employment readiness curriculum designed to identify potential barriers to employment, and gives the youth problem solving skills to deal with situations as they arise. The program consists of three phases: job readiness training, job searching, and a 8-week supervised employment phase.