(WIOA) Workforce Innovation & Opportunity: Young Adults, Pikes Peak Region
The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Young Adult Program can help people who want a better job or need career services.
Are you Eligible? If you are age 16 to 24, and not attending school, and you meet one or more of the following categories, then you are eligible:
- Individual with a disability
- Did not complete high school
- A high school graduate who is: basic skills deficient; low income, or an English language learner
- Justice Involved
- Homeless, runaway, or foster child
- Pregnant or parenting
- A low-income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment
What’s Your Next Move? Our Young Adult Team is here to help!
Once you are enrolled, here’s what we can help you with:
- Paid and Unpaid Work Experiences
- GED Tutoring, Study Skills Training, Dropout Prevention Strategies
- Occupational Skills Training
- Alternative Secondary School offerings/Dropout Recovery Services
- Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling
- Integrated Education and Occupational Training
- Financial Literacy Education
- Entrepreneurial Skills Training
- Leadership Development Activities
- Supportive Services
- Adult Mentoring
- Follow-up Services
- Post-secondary Preparation
- Labor Market Information
Want to get your GED? Call us for more info at 719-667-3860.
To get started first create your account in ConnectingColorado.gov
To learn more about the WIOA Young Adult Program, contact us at 719.667.3860 to speak with a young adult representative.
