Are You Eligible?Must meet one or more of the following criteria:
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What is Youth Works!?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.
Supportive Services Offered
Needs-Based Payments (stipends) Youth receive a $5.00 per hour needs-based payment for each hour spent in Classroom training or unpaid work activities, such as: Job shadowing, internships, and community service. Transportation The program purchases bus passes for participants through the Kanawha County Transit Authority. Tuitions, Fees and Books Funds are available to cover the cost associated with tuitions, fees and books. Testing Fees The program covers costs associated with SAT and/or ACT testing. Common Measures Degree /Certificate Attainment Bonus Youth receive a $100.00 bonus for attainment of a diploma, degree or certificate. Miscellaneous Funds are available to cover miscellaneous or incidental costs such as: payment for a Food Handler’s Card, personal hygiene/grooming items, or specialized training such as; First Aid, CPR, CIB’s, etc., provided it supports the participants’ Individualized Career Plan. |
Contact Us For More Information!
Mike Evans
Career Planner Charleston Office 426 Leon Sullivan Way Charleston, WV 25301 Phone: (304) 342-2078 ext 1045 [email protected] |
Matt Austin
Lead Career Planner Charleston Office 426 Leon Sullivan Way Charleston, WV 25301 Phone: (304) 342-2078 ext 1048 [email protected] |
Funding for the Youth Works! Program is provided by the Workforce Development Board of Kanawha County