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One-Stop Career Center System
Services for Youth, Age 14-24
> Job
Corps
> Youth
Activities Program
> Vocational
Rehabilitation
> Adult
Education
> Unemployment
Insurance
Job
Corps
Job Corps is a comprehensive, primarily residential
education and job training program for at-risk
youth ages 16-24. Job Corps employs a holistic
career development service system which integrates
the teaching of academic, vocational, employability
skills and social competencies through a combination
of classroom, practical learning experiences,
and counseling to prepare youth for stable, long-term,
high-paying jobs. There are currently 118 Job
Corps campuses located throughout the United States,
each offering educational training and a variety
of vocational training programs.
Your client may be eligible for Job Corps, if he/she is:
- Between age 16 and 24
- Economically disadvantaged
- Drug-free
- Either a U.S. citizen or a legal resident
If your client is eligible,
then he/she may receive:
- Basic provisions such as free housing and
meals, medical care, transportation, clothing allowance, and additional
funds
- Educational training to help earn a high school diploma
or a GED
- Job training, including internships and projects with businesses
For
more information on Job Corps, visit http://jobcorps.doleta.gov.
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Youth
Activities Program
The Youth Activities Program is a comprehensive training program
designed to enhance youth education, encourage school completion
through alternative educational programs, and provide exposure to
the world of work through apprenticeships and career exploration
classes.
Your client may be eligible if he/she:
- Is age 14-21
- Has low income
- Has a barrier to employment
The Youth Activities Program may be particularly
useful for your client who:
- Is homeless, a runaway,
or a foster child
- Is deficient in basic
skills
- Is a school dropout
- Is a parent or parenting
- Has been incarcerated
- Is disabled
To get more information on Youth
Activities, visit: http://www.doleta.gov/youth_services/programs_services.cfm
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Vocational
Rehabilitation
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program, described
in the "Services
for Adults" section, also provides services
to youth. While there are no specific age requirements
set for use of VR services, individuals must be
eligible to receive services.
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Adult
Education
Adult Education services are available to your
clients who are age 16 or older. For more information
on Adult Education, visit the Services
for Adults section of FirstStep.
Unemployment
Insurance
Unemployment insurance benefits are also available
to youth who were working and become unemployed
through no fault of their own. For more information
on Unemployment Insurance, visit the Services
for Adults section of FirstStep.
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