Training for Youth
Youth with education and employment goals that are motivated and need to learn job readiness and occupational skills may be eligible for assistance through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program. Youth program participants work with a counselor to create a plan for success and work to improve their reading and math skills.
Services through WIOA:
- GED Preparation/Support to achieve a High School Diploma
- Tutoring Assistance
- Summer Employment Opportunities
- Paid or Unpaid Internships
- Tuition Assistance
- Leadership Activities
- Supportive Services
- Adult Mentoring
- Learning work-search and workplace success skills
- Referrals to jobs and educational opportunities
- 12 months of follow-up assistance after program participation is completed
Qualifying Criteria:
In order to participate you must be between 14-24 years old, live in a low income family, and have one or more challenges, such as:
- Deficient in math or reading skills
- Misdemeanor or felony record
- Documented disability
- School drop out
- Homeless/runaway
- Pregnant or parenting
- In foster care
Documentation of these criteria is required.
