| WIA
Youth Program
The
WIA Youth Program serves youth ages 14-21 in the seven
western counties of North Carolina. The goal of the
program is to prepare youth for gainful employment in
a competitive workforce. The program includes the following
elements:
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tutoring,
study skills training, and instruction leading to secondary
school completion including dropout prevention strategies; |
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alternative
secondary school offerings; |
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summer
employment opportunities directly linked to academic and
occupational learning; |
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paid
and unpaid work experiences including internships and
job shadowing; |
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occupational
skills training; |
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leadership
development opportunities including community service
and peer-centered activities encouraging responsibility
and other positive social behaviors; |
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supportive
services; |
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adult
mentoring for a duration of at least twelve months which
may occur during and after program participation; |
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follow-up
services; |
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comprehensive
guidance and counseling including drug and alcohol abuse
counseling as well as referrals to counseling as appropriate
to the needs of the individual youth. |
