PROGRAM PURPOSE
To provide comprehensive year-round program services to economically disadvantaged out-of-school youth in order to assure they have the necessary skills and personal qualities to become productive adults.
PROGRAM OPERATION
Youth Empowerment (Region III): Kanawha County.
Youth Ready (Region VI) (subcontracted with RESA): Monongalia, Marion, Preston, Taylor, Harrison, Barbour, Doddridge, Lewis, and Gilmer Counties.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
While there are some slight differences between HRDF’s Out-of-School Youth Programs, all are required to center around 10 key program elements required by the Workforce Investment Act:
Comprehensive guidance and counseling. Tutoring and study skills instruction leading to the completion of secondary education. Alternative secondary education services. Summer employment opportunities. Paid or unpaid work experience. Occupational skill training. Leadership development opportunities. Supportive services. Adult mentoring for not less than 12 months. Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after program completion.
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