Training for Youth

Youth with education and employment goals that are motivated and need to learn job readiness and occupational skills may be eligible for assistance through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program.Youth program participants work with a counselor to create a plan for success and work to improve their reading and math skills.

Services through WIOA

• GED Preparation/Support to achieve a High School
• Diploma Tutoring Assistance
• Summer Employment Opportunities
• Paid or Unpaid Internships
• Tuition Assistance
• Leadership Activities
• Supportive Services
• Adult Mentoring
• Learning work-search and workplace success skills
• Referrals to jobs and educational opportunities
• 12 months of follow-up assistance after program participation is completed

Qualifying Criteria:

In order to participate you must be:
Between 14-24 years old, live in a low income family, and have one or more challenges.

Challenges that qualify::

• Deficient in math or reading skills
• Misdemeanor or felony record 
• Documented disability
• School drop-out
• Homeless/runaway
• Pregnant or parenting
• In foster care

Documentation of these criteria is required. 

 

 

 Colorado Workforce Centers provide a variety of FREE services to assist Job Seekers. A sample of the types of services they provide are listed below. Contact your local Workforce Center to learn more.

These include the following services:

• Resources: Computer, internet, phone, fax and copier access
• Career counseling and training
• Workshops and classes to assist with: creating/updating résumés, interview preparation, the application process, computer literacy, labor market information
• Information on Veterans Program Services
• Training, Classes, Resources for Youth, Veterans and other groups 
• Job Fairs - Virtual & in-person
• Customers can choose either self-service or staff-assisted options to meet their employment needs.

To learn more about how Workforce Center staff help Youth with training and employment, contact your local Workforce Center.

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