Laine Federal Education Youth Empowerment Services! (YES) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 who face barriers to education, training, and employment. The YES program helps young individuals acquire the education, training, and skills required to join the workforce and fulfill employer demands. Funding is provided through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Services Offered
- Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
- Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
- Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
- Occupational Skills Training
- Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupations
- Leadership Development Opportunities
- Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
- Mentoring
- Follow-up services
- Guidance and Counseling
- Financial Literacy Education
- Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
- Labor Market information
- Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities
Basic Steps for the YES! Program
- Eligibility Determination
- Objective Assessment
- Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
- Program Participation
- Follow Up Services