Do you know an out-of-school teenager, age 16-18, who is in need of academic or employment assistance? If you answered yes, than refer him/her to WorkStartYES!
WorkStartYES assists youth with achieving their academic and employment goals by making available a plethora of services, including the following elements:
- tutoring,
- study skills,
- dropout prevention strategies,
- alternative secondary school offerings,
- summer employment opportunities linked to academic and occupational learning,
- paid and unpaid work experience,
- occupational skills training,
- leadership development,
- supportive services,
- mentoring,
- comprehensive guidance and counseling, and
- follow-up for 12 months after completion of participation.
About WorkStartYES
Established in 2002 under the Workforce Investment Act, WorkStartYES was developed as a partnership between the San Joaquin County Office of Education and San Joaquin County WorkNet to address the needs of at-risk youth ages 16-18 years of age in order to assist them with making a successful transition to employment and further education.
Who We Serve
WorkStartYES currently serves 16-18 year olds that meet federal low-income requirements and have one or more additional barriers to employment or education. Under the implementation of the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, WorkStartYES is transitioning to serving primarily out-of-school youth (75%). To be considered an out-of-school youth, the applicant must have proof of no linkage to an educational setting, such as a transcript or letter from his or her last school, with a drop, leave, or graduation date. In addition, the applicant cannot currently be enrolled in college.
How to Apply -or- For More Information
Youth in need of WorkStartYES services that meet the out-of-school definition and low-income requirements (see attachment) are encouraged to contact WorkStartYES through one of the following methods:
- Phone: (209) 468-9221 (English and Hmong)
- Phone: (209) 468-9043 (English and Spanish)
- Fax: (209) 468-4862
- Office location: San Joaquin County Office of Education’s Career and Technical Education Center, 2911 Transworld Drive, Stockton, CA 95206.
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