WIA Youth Program

The WIA Youth Program is designed to provide Low income youth. "At Risk" youth that are gang/violence affiliated and "out of school". DYS and DSS youth age 16-21 for a period of 12 months or greater (program start and end date are based on WIA funding cycle). The only way a youth can be enrolled in the program for a period greater than 12 months is if they have increased grade levels but have not taken or passed the GED exam.

The youth will be required to complete a life skills/leadership trainings while enrolled in the program. The youth may also have the opportunity to participate in paid work experience provided they show growth in the program and a worksite becomes available that would offer them career/professional development.

Once the youth has successfully completed the GED/Vocational training college enrollment or employment assistance will be provided by the program counselor and the professional development specialist