GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

• To help students obtain their GED certification.
  
  
• To assist students in learning/improving life and job skills.
  
  
• To provide strong mentors for students to assist them in achieving their goals.
  
  
• To encourage/assist students to move on to advanced training or education and to help them develop an appreciation for lifelong learning.
  
  
• To help students earn occupational certification in various skilled trades.
  
  
• To help students gain employment or improve their current earnings with a better job.
  

WHO CAN ENROLL?

• Youth between the ages of 17-21
  
  
• Youth who are authorized to work in the U.S.
  
  
• Those who are in compliance with the Selective Service requirements (for males 18 years of age or older born after December 31, 1959)
  
  
• Youth who meet the Federal Government’s low income eligibility guidelines
  
  
• Youth who have not completed high school
  
  
• If you’re a foster child, homeless or a runaway, are pregnant or parenting
  
  
• Residents of Boone and Winnebago Counties
  

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Equal opportunity employer/program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  This program is subject to the provisions of the "Jobs for Veterans Act", Public Law 107-288, which provides priority of service to veterans and spouses of certain veterans.  Contact the WIA Equal Opportunity Officer at (815) 547-9616 or TTY (815) 966-2436 or (815) 547-0253.