Youth Services

Young people need the skills, training and education to establish and follow their dreams. We are here to help them! In Ohio, youth services are provided under the umbrella of the Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) that includes both the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) youth programs.

The CCMEP program provides year-round employment, academic, and training services to youth between the ages of 14 and 24. Ohio Means Jobs – Allen County assist youth with barriers to employment by providing resources and support to overcome those barriers and successfully transition to self-sufficient adulthood.

CCMEP

Eligibility

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

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