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Can you help me get my GED/get back into school?
Do I go to school in your building?
Do I get my make-up packets from you?
Will you pay my tuition?
Can you pay for counseling?
Can you help me get a drivers license?
Will you find me a job?
Do I go to school in your building?
Do I get my make-up packets from you?
Will you pay my tuition?
Can you pay for counseling?
Can you help me get a drivers license?
Will you find me a job?
What does WIA stand for?
Am I eligible for the program?
How much does the program cost?
How is the program structured?
Must a parent be present for our initial meeting?
How long may I be on the program?
Do you encourage youth to drop out of school?
Am I eligible for the program?
How much does the program cost?
How is the program structured?
Must a parent be present for our initial meeting?
How long may I be on the program?
Do you encourage youth to drop out of school?
A: Workforce Investment Act. Please refer to the about us page for more information.
A: In addition to other criteria, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:
A: Our program is free. It is a public service offered to those who qualify.
A: If you are determined eligible, you will be assigned to a specific WIA Counselor. Your Counselor will have you fill out all of the enrollment paperwork and together you will set the goals you would like to achieve. Your counselor will work one-on-one with you throughout your participation in WIA to help you achieve those goals.
A: If you are under 18, your guardian must sign papers before you will be allowed to receive services.
A: This varies with every participant. Some reach their goals in under a year, some take much longer. You may stay on the program until your goals are reached.
A: No. We work with the public school system to help youth succeed. One of our main goals is to help youth get a high school diploma.
A: If you have dropped out of high school, we can help you get back into school or get your GED. We have a very high success rate for youth who take this route.
A: No. We do not have a school. Nearly all services we provide are contracted to other agencies or run through public programs. We rely on the public school system for high school diploma attainment. For those who are trying to earn their GED, we have several options, both public and private.
A: No. All packets come from the public school system.
A: The answer is that it is possible for us to pay tuition. A yes or no answer will be determined after you are enrolled and after several variables, including scholarships and grants, are considered.
A: Yes. We do our best to take a holistic approach when developing a plan to help you succeed. In many cases, going to counseling will help you feel better and improve your school and job performance.
A: It is possible for us to help you get a driver’s license. However, all goals and timelines are determined by you and your assigned counselor.
A: No. We will help you prepare to search for a job by teaching you the most effective ways to job search and helping you prepare the necessary materials.
A: In addition to other criteria, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- Be receiving financial assistance from the Department of Workforce Services
- Have an open food stamps case or have had one within the past 6 months
- Be eligible for food stamps
- Be in the state’s custody
- Have a diagnosed disability and have made less than $4800 in the previous 6 months
A: Our program is free. It is a public service offered to those who qualify.
A: If you are determined eligible, you will be assigned to a specific WIA Counselor. Your Counselor will have you fill out all of the enrollment paperwork and together you will set the goals you would like to achieve. Your counselor will work one-on-one with you throughout your participation in WIA to help you achieve those goals.
A: If you are under 18, your guardian must sign papers before you will be allowed to receive services.
A: This varies with every participant. Some reach their goals in under a year, some take much longer. You may stay on the program until your goals are reached.
A: No. We work with the public school system to help youth succeed. One of our main goals is to help youth get a high school diploma.
A: If you have dropped out of high school, we can help you get back into school or get your GED. We have a very high success rate for youth who take this route.
A: No. We do not have a school. Nearly all services we provide are contracted to other agencies or run through public programs. We rely on the public school system for high school diploma attainment. For those who are trying to earn their GED, we have several options, both public and private.
A: No. All packets come from the public school system.
A: The answer is that it is possible for us to pay tuition. A yes or no answer will be determined after you are enrolled and after several variables, including scholarships and grants, are considered.
A: Yes. We do our best to take a holistic approach when developing a plan to help you succeed. In many cases, going to counseling will help you feel better and improve your school and job performance.
A: It is possible for us to help you get a driver’s license. However, all goals and timelines are determined by you and your assigned counselor.
A: No. We will help you prepare to search for a job by teaching you the most effective ways to job search and helping you prepare the necessary materials.
