WIA Youth Program
Moraine Valley Community College Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Youth Program is currently recruiting high school juniors and seniors. The students must
meet the following criteria:
- In-school youth with good behavioral standing
- Low income (proof)
- Have a Social Security card and birth certificate
Participants will gain experience in activities that will develop
academics, work readiness skills, and pre-employment skills. Plus, they receive tutoring, support with homework, computer literacy,
developmental outings,
preparation for college entry, career exploration, career planning, and more.
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Contact: Chauntai Mack, WIA Youth Program Coordinator |
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Moraine Valley Education Center at Blue Island
12940 S. Western Ave.
Room 207
Blue Island, IL 60406 |
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Telephone:
(708) 597-2280 |
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mackc9@morainevalley.edu |
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Telephone:
(708) 597-2280 |
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Students participate in job shadowing and academic support for
up to 6 hours per week during the school year and up to 25 hours per week during
the summer. Students will receive stipends in the amount of $8 per hour for job
shadowing at assigned worksites. Parents are responsible for transportation to
and from the work site.
Once enrolled, students are expected to remain and progress in
the program for their entire enrollment period, which could be up to 3 years.
Moraine Valley offers a year-round program for qualifying
youth, ages 16-19. Our goal is to assist youth in earning high school diplomas
or GEDs, enroll in college, and develop excellent employment skills so they can
obtain and maintain good jobs.
*The WIA Youth Program's availability is subject to
grant funding.
FAQs
Who can qualify for the WIA Youth Program?
Students facing multiple barriers, including but not limited to:
- Deficient in basic skills (reading and/or math)
- Risk of dropping out of high school
- Lack of pre-employment skills
- Teen parents or pregnant
- Wards of the state
What do we offer?
The Moraine Valley WIA youth program offers:
- Academic guidance and counseling
- Computer skills training
- Leadership development opportunities
- Field trips to businesses
- Job placement and services
- Job shadowing
- Pre-employment skills training
- Remediation in math, English, and reading
- Social Awareness
- Tutoring
- More
Where are we?
The youth program operates out of the Moraine Valley Education Center at
Blue Island 12940 S. Western Ave., Room 207, Blue Island, IL 60406.
What are our hours?
Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and by appointment.
Program times vary depending on the program or activity in which youth are
participating. Participants have an opportunity to work during the school year
(maximum 6 hours per week) and summer (up to 25 hours per week).
What other services do we provide?
The youth program also provides:
- Job fairs, career exploration workshops, field trips, and
various other special activities
- Stipends ($8 per hour)
- Guidance and counseling
- Books and materials
Who can you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Chauntai Mack at (708) 597-2280 or
mackc9@morainevalley.edu.
