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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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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FAQs

Browse our list of frequently asked questions or reach out today if we don’t have the answer you’re looking for.

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Can the WIOA Youth Program help me with apprenticeship training?

Yes! WIOA Youth Program can assist you with connecting with apprenticeship opportunities and provide supportive services to assist in your success.

How do I apply for the WIOA Youth Program?

You can apply for the WIOA Youth Program by connecting with a CEP Career Planner. More information can be found here: https://nwcep.org/

How can the WIOA Youth Program benefit me?

The WIOA Youth Program can assist you with career awareness/exploration, give you experience working on a job, increase your skills, provide you with leadership development opportunities, mentoring, financial literacy education, and more.

Do I have to be in high school to be eligible for the WIOA Youth Program?

No, you do not have to be in high school to be eligible for the WIOA Youth Program. You can either be attending high school, post-secondary school, or not attending school.

How old do I have to be to receive services from the WIOA Youth Program?

Many programs we offer have age requirements. Youth who are in high school (14-18) can receive services through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA). Youth 18 and older may be eliigible for WIOA and other programs.