Youth Services
WIOA Youth Out of School Program
WIOA Youth Out of School Program offers 14 elements to young adults between the ages of 18-24, who experience at least one qualifying barrier to educate and employment.
For a complete list, please visit the New York State Department of Labor WIOA website.
Some of the Services Offered Include:
Education – We offer YES to young adults between the ages of 17-21.
Employment and Training – Providing work readiness and financial literacy through paid work experience.
Leadership & Life Skills – Support civic engagement and connect young adults with adult mentors.
Training – Provide financial support for occupational skills training (in-demand field).
Education:
General Education Development or GED. The Columbia Greene Workforce Office coordinates with Columbia Greene Community College’s Office of Continuing Education Professional Development and Workforce to provide a non-credit course to prepare young adults for their GED exam.
Young Adults Education for Success (YES), Ages 18-21 The Young Adults Education for Success (YES) Opportunity provides one-on-one and group instruction for adults ages 18-21 striving to improve their prospects for workplace and career success. Program services include a workplace skills assessment, and instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics up to the precollege level. There are 16 hours of instruction available each week. Remote and in -person classes are available.
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- For working papers please visit
- For more information on the GED exam www.ged.com
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Out-of-School Programs
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