WIOA Youth Programs
The WorkForce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program is designed to assist low income youth achieve their educational and employment goals. If eligible, participants work with a Service Placement Specialist to create a personalized plan for a successful future.
Participants enrolled in this program can take advantage of the 14 core services. These services are:
ELIGIBILITY FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH SERVICES:
A. Age 16 to 24 and not attending school
B. Fall within one or more of the following categories:
1. Individual with a disability
2. School dropout
3. Not attended school for at least the most recent complete school year calendar quarter.
4. A high school graduate who is: basic skills deficient; low income, or an English language learner.
5. Offender
6. Homeless, runaway, or foster child
7. Pregnant or parenting
8. A low-income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment
Learn more about the three youth programs that HRDF offers by choosing a WorkForce West Virginia Region below.
Participants enrolled in this program can take advantage of the 14 core services. These services are:
- Paid and Unpaid Work Experiences
- 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
ELIGIBILITY FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH SERVICES:
A. Age 16 to 24 and not attending school
B. Fall within one or more of the following categories:
1. Individual with a disability
2. School dropout
3. Not attended school for at least the most recent complete school year calendar quarter.
4. A high school graduate who is: basic skills deficient; low income, or an English language learner.
5. Offender
6. Homeless, runaway, or foster child
7. Pregnant or parenting
8. A low-income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment
Learn more about the three youth programs that HRDF offers by choosing a WorkForce West Virginia Region below.
