The ARIZONA@WORK Youth Program implements the WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) requirements for year-round development and employment training for youth 14-24.
The Youth Program provides both in-school and out-of-school youth access to opportunities and resources that help them transition into the workforce and work towards self-sufficiency.
Participants in the youth program will start with a week-long intensive work readiness class (available four times a year) and then may move to Work Experience (WEX) to receive hands-on training, unsubsidized employment, and gain occupational skills in specific jobs. Participants can earn incentives based on progress and performance in the program.
The ARIZONA@WORK Youth Program is funded by the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act and offers year-round career coaching, soft skills, and employment training for ages 14 to 24. The Program provides both in-school and out-of-school youth access to opportunities and resources to help them transition to the workforce or post-secondary school and create a self-sufficiency plan.
Youth Program participants receive intensive one-on-one career coaching, soft skills, plus interest and skills assessments to guide career planning. They may be placed in a paid or unpaid Work Experience or internship. Participants can earn incentives for achieving program goals and if determined necessary, may receive supportive services.
The Youth Program provides both in-school and out-of-school youth access to opportunities and resources that help them transition into the workforce and work towards self-sufficiency.
Participants in the youth program will start with a week-long intensive work readiness class (available four times a year) and then may move to Work Experience (WEX) to receive hands-on training, unsubsidized employment, and gain occupational skills in specific jobs. Participants can earn incentives based on progress and performance in the program.
The ARIZONA@WORK Youth Program is funded by the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act and offers year-round career coaching, soft skills, and employment training for ages 14 to 24. The Program provides both in-school and out-of-school youth access to opportunities and resources to help them transition to the workforce or post-secondary school and create a self-sufficiency plan.
Youth Program participants receive intensive one-on-one career coaching, soft skills, plus interest and skills assessments to guide career planning. They may be placed in a paid or unpaid Work Experience or internship. Participants can earn incentives for achieving program goals and if determined necessary, may receive supportive services.
Participants create short-term and long-term career plans which often include hands-on or classroom occupational skills training. The goal is to assist youth to become self-sufficient in a career that provides them opportunity for advancement. This program has eligibility criteria.