The Youth Services Department is located in
the Community Development Center.
The center also contains
the YPIC
Boardroom.
The Youth Services Department provides
the Workforce
Investment Act Youth
Ten Program Elements to
youth ages 14 –
21:
Services Available:
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Alternative Secondary School Services
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Summer Employment Opportunities
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Occupational Skills Training
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Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling
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Youth Benefits
Gain knowledge and experience to make wiser
career choices and be competitive in today’s economy. Develop strong
work ethic, self-confidence and understanding
of how the concepts learned in academics
are used in work.
Programs
Work Experience
Provides a paid/non-paid opportunity for participants to
develop job preparation and retention skills while
learning
about their career interests.
Career Planning
Assists with developing a career plan and
with job preparation such as building a resume,
learning
interview
techniques and various employability skills.
Academic Enrichment Program
Support the student with paid/non-paid classroom activities
to improve academic achievement and
or obtainment of
High
School Diploma or GED Certificate.
On-the-Job Training
OJT’s link prescreened, motivated workers with employers and
assist the employer with those
employee’s wages
during the
initial training period.
Leadership Development
Offers a variety of workshops, conferences, community
service and job shadowing opportunities.
Job Development Opportunities
Offers assistance in job search activities and placement
opportunities with guidance and
support from Youth
Specialists.
Also View: MLK Youth Career Center
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