Program Name
YouthWorks
Agency Name
Kansas WorkforceONE
Program Description
The Workforce Investment Act (WIOA) Title IB Youth Program provides services to youth ages 14-21. The main thrust of the Youth Program is to increase the focus on longer-term academic and occupational learning opportunities and provide long-term comprehensive service strategies. Youth services are provided to in-school or out-of-school youth ages 14-21.
List of Services
- Tutoring, study-skills training, and instruction leading to the completion of secondary school including drop-out prevention strategies;
- Alternative secondary school services;
- Summer employment opportunities directly linked to academic and occupational learning;
- Paid and unpaid work experiences, including job shadows and internships;
- Occupational skills training;
- Leadership development opportunities;
- Supportive services;
- Adult mentoring for the period of participation;
- Follow-up services for no less than 12 months after the completion of the participant; and Comprehensive guidance and counseling
Locations
- Great Bend – 620-793-5445
- Salina – 785-827-0385
- Hays – 785-625-5654
- Garden City – 620-276-2339
- Hutchinson – 620-665-3559
Website Link
Youth Services - Kansas WorkforceONE (ksworkforceone.org)
PowerPoint Overview
Contact Information:
Kendra McAlister – Program Director
Kansas WorkforceONE
631 E. Crawford, Suite 207
Salina, KS 67401
Phone : 785-493-8018
Fax: 785-493-8244
Cell phone: 620-200-1427
Email – Kendra@kansasworkforceone.org