Youth Services
Youth Services Program is sponsored by the West Central Georgia Workforce Investment Board. The West Central Georgia Workforce Investment Area is comprised of Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, and Upson counties. The West Central Georgia Workforce Investment Board provides oversight for workforce investment activities. The Purpose of the program is to provide training and work opportunities for economically disadvantaged youth ages 15 -21 who live in the Carroll County Area.
To be registered for the Youth Services Program, an applicant must complete activities including intake eligibility determination, assessment, work readiness skills, and referral to training and worksites. The worksite employer or service provider must accept the applicant for an approved position.
Worksites are reviewed for compliance with child labor laws and federal regulations prior to approval and execution of a worksite agreement.
The specific objectives of the Youth Services Program are to:
· PROVIDE work experience for economically disadvantage youth
· ENHANCE the basic educational skills of youth
· ENCOURAGE school completion, or enrollment in supplementary or alternative school programs
· CULTIVATE good work habits in youth
· PROVIDE sound occupation and labor market information relevant to the real world of work
· ASSIST youth in achieving an increased awareness of the relevance school based activities to work
· ASSIST youth in developing citizenships skills
To be eligible for the Youth Services Program, a youth must be 15 through 21 years of age, economically disadvantage and have at least one of six designated barriers to employment.
Barriers: Offender, Parent/Pregnant/Fathering, Basic Skills Deficiency, High School Dropout, and Having a Disability
The following information is needed before each schedule intake.
· Photo ID
· Certified Birth Certificate
· Social Security Card (must be signed by participate)
· Proof of Income (Income eligibility Requirements)
· Proof of Residency
· Males 18 and older must be registered with the Selective Service
· If you are under the age of 18 your parent/guardian must accompany you.
For more information, please contact Maria Newbold at 770-834-5480 ext. 13 or maria@carrolltonhousingauthority.com