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WIA
Older Youth Program
Serves
youth in Brown, Oconto and Kewaunee Counties
The
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Older Youth Program is a federally funded
program designed to improve the skills of our local workforce. The program
specifically targets at-risk youth between the ages of 19 and 21 who are living in Brown,
Oconto or Kewaunee County. The program assists
participants in the following areas:
- Completion of HSED/GED
- Career
exploration
- Enrollment in a technical college/university including financial
assistance
for
post-secondary education in high
demand career
areas
- Completion of Financial Aid forms
- Financial Literacy
- Connection with area resources
- Can assist in covering child care costs
On
average, individuals receive assistance from the program for 2 to 4 years,
meeting with their case manager about once per month.
Admission
Criteria:
Any
youth who are living in Brown, Kewaunee, or OcontoCounty; between the ages of 19 and 21; and who have encountered any of the
following challenges in their life is eligible to participate:
- At or below 9th grade level in reading or
math
- School dropout
- Homeless, runaway, or foster child
- Pregnant or parenting
- Interaction with the legal system
- In an alternative school or identified as at-risk by their local
school district
Cost/Contacts:
There is no cost to participate in the WIA Older Youth Program. The program is
offered free to participants through funding from the Bay Area Workforce Development Board, in partnership with Family Services and the Wisconsin Job Center. For
more information or to make a referral, contact Melanie Londo at 920-448-7204 or email mlondo@familyservicesnew.org.
View
a WIA Older Youth Program Brochure
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