Connecting Careers & Opportunities

Youth-focused services provided through the Workforce Innovation Opportunities Act (WIOA)

Youth

Providing Opportunities for 14-24 Year Olds

The WIOA Youth Program is designed for individuals aged 14 - 24 years old who are not currently attending school and meet specific eligibility criteria. This criteria includes: disability, not completing high school, being justice-involved, homeless, runaway, or in foster care, among others (only need to identify with one of the listed).

Our dedicated staff at the NWWIB provides a range of services including paid and unpaid work experiences, GED tutoring,
occupational skills training, and more to help the next generation achieve their educational and employment goals.

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Youth

Eligibility Requirements

WIOA programming is available to 14-24 year old
who identify with any of these requirements:

  • Individual with a disability
  • Did not complete high school
  • A high school graduate who is: basic skills deficient;  low income, or an English language learner
  • Justice Involved
  • Homeless, runaway, or foster child
  • Pregnant or parenting
  • A low-income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment

Expect nothing less than success

Once you are enrolled in the program, we can help with the following:

  • Paid and Unpaid Work Experiences
  • GED Tutoring, Study Skills Training, Dropout Prevention Strategies
  • Occupational Skills Training
  • Alternative Secondary School offerings/Dropout Recovery Services
  • Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling
  • Integrated Education and Occupational Training
  • Financial Literacy Education
  • Entrepreneurial Skills Training
  • Leadership Development Activities
  • Supportive Services
  • Adult Mentoring
  • Follow-up Services
  • Post-secondary Preparation
  • Labor Market Information
After gaining a CNA Certificate, Sophia began a work experience for indiGO INDEPENDENT LIVING. Upon completion of her work experience, indiGO has decided to hire Sophia!

Sophia

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In-School Youth Success Story

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