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YouthReady Program
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What is the YouthReady Program?
Services include a variety of the 14 basic elements relating to education and employment towards self-sufficiency. Youth, ages 16-24, receive stipends for time, wages for work experience, and Supportive Services including assistance with transportation and incentives for credentials and/or marking gains towards increased academics and employment.
Eligibility
Must be between the age of 16-24, not attending any school, and meet at least one of the following:
Must be between the age of 16-24, not attending any school, and meet at least one of the following:
- School dropout
- Youth who has not attended school for the most recent completed school year calendar quarter
- Recipient of a secondary school diploma or its equivalent who is a low-income individual and is basic skills deficient or an English language learner
- Individual in the juvenile or adult justice system
- Homeless individual
- Runaway
- In foster care or has aged out of the foster care system
- A child eligible for assistance under section 477 of the Social Security Act, or in an out-of-home placement
- Pregnant or parenting
- A youth with a disability
- A low-income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an education program or to secure or hold employment
Supportive Services Offered
Training-Related Needs-Based Payments.
Youth receive a $5.00 per hour training- related needs-based payment for each hour spent in classroom training or unpaid work activities, such as: Occupational Exploration, internships, and community services.
TASC Attainment Incentive
Youth receive a $100.00 incentive for receiving their TASC. Successful completion will be documented by the attainment of a diploma.
Measurable Gains Bonus
Youth receive bonuses for increasing their TABE levels, receiving a promotion at work, completing additional certificates, obtaining their driver's license...and other steps that lead to self-sufficiency.
Additional Assistance
The program covers costs associated with testing, certification and lab fees. Staff can assist with resources needed to go to work, such as specialized tools or clothing.
Training-Related Needs-Based Payments.
Youth receive a $5.00 per hour training- related needs-based payment for each hour spent in classroom training or unpaid work activities, such as: Occupational Exploration, internships, and community services.
TASC Attainment Incentive
Youth receive a $100.00 incentive for receiving their TASC. Successful completion will be documented by the attainment of a diploma.
Measurable Gains Bonus
Youth receive bonuses for increasing their TABE levels, receiving a promotion at work, completing additional certificates, obtaining their driver's license...and other steps that lead to self-sufficiency.
Additional Assistance
The program covers costs associated with testing, certification and lab fees. Staff can assist with resources needed to go to work, such as specialized tools or clothing.
Meet the Staff
Crystal Replogle, Lead Career Planner
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Susanne Lewis, Career Planner
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Elkins Office
1200 Harrison Ave, Ste 103 Elkins, WV 26241 Phone: (304) 637-0718 Serving: Barbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Randolph, Tucker, and Upshur Counties |
Fairmont Office
320 Adams St., Ste 103 Fairmont, WV 26554 Phone: 681-404-6199 Serving: Doddridge, Harrison, Monongalia, Marion, Preston, and Taylor Counties |
Funding for the Youth Ready Program is provided by Region VI Workforce Development Board.
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