The WIOA youth program provides education, training and employment opportunities for out-of-school youth. Services are tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual and may include:

• Tutoring, study skills training, instruction, and evidence-based dropout prevention and recovery strategies that lead to completion of the requirements for a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent (including a recognized certificate of attendance or similar document for individuals with disabilities) or for a recognized postsecondary credential
• Alternative secondary school services, or dropout recovery services
• Paid and unpaid work experiences that have as a component academic and occupational education, which may include:
  1. summer employment opportunities and other employment opportunities available throughout the school year
  2. pre-apprenticeship programs
  3. internships and job shadowing
  4. on-the-job training opportunities
• Occupational skill training, which may include priority consideration for training programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials that are aligned with in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the local area
• Education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation
• Leadership development opportunities
• Supportive services
• Adult mentoring
• Follow-up services
• Guidance and counseling
• Financial literacy education
• Entrepreneurial skills training
• Labor market and employment information about in-demand industry sectors or occupations
• Activities that help youth prepare for and transition to postsecondary education and training

An individual must meet the following criteria to be eligible to receive services:

• 16 through 24 years of age; and
• US citizen or eligible to work in the US; and
• Comply with Selective Service registration requirements when appropriate; and
• Comply with local or state residency requirements when imposed; and
• Meet low income requirements (with limited exceptions); and
• Need assistance as demonstrated by one of six factors.

Note: Documents that confirm an individual’s eligibility for WIOA services will be required during the application process. Examples include but are not limited to: birth certificate, social security card, pay stubs, etc.

To apply or for more information contact youth service providers in your area.