The Workforce Investment Act & Youth Activities
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) provides comprehensive job training and placement services to low-income youth who have significant barriers to employment. The act is aims to help youth ages 14 to 21 who lack necessary job skills and may be foster children, homeless, youthful offenders, pregnant or parenting.
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Employment
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The ultimate goal for youth is to secure employment so that they can support themselves. In order to accomplish this, youths are assessed and their barriers are identified. The case manager and youth develop an individual plan for overcoming the barriers and set both short- and long-term goals. The goals are monitored regularly.
Education
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Many youth require additional education in order to meet their goals. WIA can help pay for their education by covering tuition, child care and transportation expenses. Youth are encouraged to pass the General Educational Development (GED) test and get vocational certificates that lead to employment.
Job Corps
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The WIA case manger may assist the youth with enrollment in Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential program for at-risk youth, with training sites all over the United States. Room, board and medical care are provided for youth as they work on completing their GED and vocational certificate.
How to Apply
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Youth apply for WIA assistance at their local Department of Labor office. Application requirements include a birth certificate, Social Security card, proof of residence and proof of income. A case manager will interview the youth to determine eligibility.
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