Youth Programs Purpose:
To provide employment and training services for youth. The programs encourage school completion or enrollment in high school equivalency programs. These programs also assist eligible youth, ages 14 through 21, to obtain employment through work experience and help them to improve their academic skills to successfully move from school to work.
Services Provided:
- Individual assessments to determine vocational, educational, occupational, literacy and life skills.
- Classroom training to include high school equivalency (G.E.D.), occupational skills training (vocational school or college).
- Work experience at public non-for-profit worksites to develop basic job skills. Program pays minimum wage for up to 40 hours per week.
- On-the-Job Training in a suitable job to learn a marketable skill and obtain employment upon completion of training. Employers are reimbursed a portion of eligible employees wages.
- Follow-up services are available to the employee and employer to maximize the youth's ability to be successful on the job.
Who can Participate:
In-school and out-of-school youth ages 14 through 21, who meet program criteria.
Who to Contact:
For more information contact the Division of Workforce Development at 1-800-877-8698. |