Youth Services
Reach out to Nicole today at WIOA@jobcenter.org or 608-314-3300 Ext. 336.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program provides assistance to young adults ages 14 to 24 with employment-related training and other services in order to achieve future career success. Youth services include a core set of employment and training programs for economically disadvantaged and at-risk youth. SWWDB can help a young person who is:
- A high school dropout by providing alternative education.
- A graduate seeking to enter the job market by offering occupational skill training.
- A current job holder through short-term career pathway and job-related computer skills classes.
To qualify for participation, a person must meet the general eligibility requirements of:
- Between the ages of 14-24.
- A U.S. citizen or registered alien.
- A resident of a low-income household (as required).
AND, have at least one of the following barriers to employment:
- Deficient in basic literacy skills.
- A school dropout.
- Homeless, a runaway, or a foster child.
- Pregnant or a parent.
- An offender.
- Deficient in employability skills.
- English Language Learner.
Services Available
- Tutoring and study skills training.
- Alternative schools services: diploma or GED.
- Paid and unpaid work experiences, including summer employment, internships and job shadowing.
- Occupational skills training.
- Education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupational cluster.
- Leadership development.
- Supportive services.
- Adult mentoring.
- Follow-up services.
- Guidance and counseling for:
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Mental Health
- Other
- Financial literacy education.
- Entrepreneurial skills training.
- Labor market and employment information.
- Preparation activities for post-secondary education and training.
If a young person meets the eligibility requirements outlined, he/she may be eligible to participate in the WIOA Youth Program. For more information contact your local Job Center.
If you have a complaint, please contact the SWWDB Complaint Coordinator.
Jimmy Watson
SWWDB Complaint Coordinator
1717 Center Ave.
Suite 900
Janesville, WI 53546
608-314-3300 Ext. 309
Complaints are normally dealt with within one week of receiving them.