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Program Elements

Paid and unpaid work experiences
Activities that help youth prepare for and transition to post secondary education and training
Occupational skills training, with a focus on recognized post secondary credentials and in-demand occupations
Integrated education and training
Services that provide labor market information about in-demand industry sectors and occupations
Supportive services (transportation, child care, work uniforms, tools, etc.)
Financial literacy education
Entrepreneurial skills training
Tutoring, study skills training, and dropout prevention
Alternative secondary school offerings or dropout recovery strategies
Leadership development activities (ex: community service, peer-centered activities)
Adult mentoring
Comprehensive guidance and counseling
Follow up services

Eligibility

OWF work-required recipients ages 14 to 24;
WIOA low-income in-school (school includes secondary and post-secondary) youth ages 14 to 21
OWF recipients ages 14 to 24 who are not work-required; and
WIOA out-of-school youth ages 16 to 24 (low income and non-low income requirements)
Individuals ages 14 to 24 receiving Prevention, Retention and Contingency benefits and services (TANF-funded non-assistance).
Individuals with minor sibling in household