WIOA Youth Workforce Services Serving Young Adults ages

WIOA Youth Workforce Services Serving Young Adults ages 14 -24 Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. ARIZONA@ WORK Maricopa County Youth Services products and services are made available through federal funding provided by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; serving employers by aiding job seekers, adults, dislocated workers and youth.

Who/What is ARIZONA@WORK Maricopa County Youth Workforce Services? Our Youth Workforce Services are a Maricopa County, Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant funded youth program designed to assist youth 14 to 24 years old with achieving their educational and employment goals. Eligible youth will work with a Youth Career Guidance Specialist (YCGS/Case Manager) to create a personalized plan for a successful future in education or employment.

Services available at the Center Adult & Youth Programs • Computers, fax machines, copiers and telephones • IT equipment for remote interviews • One on One Career Guidance • Access to employers through on -site recruitments • Workshops • And much more!

Additional Agency Resources available at the Center (Adult & Youth Programs) • DES Employment Services • Veterans Employment Services • State Vocational Rehabilitation

How to Participate • Complete an HSD Registration form • Create a PLUS Account by logging onto Arizona Job Connection at www. azjobconnection. gov • Attend a Youth Services Orientation 20 -30 Minutes • Sign up and complete O*NET/TABE Assessments • YCGS will call you to schedule enrollment appointment within 3 business days of finishing the exam. • Attend one hour enrollment appointment with YCGS. Bring eligibility documents to scheduled enrollment appointment • Enrollment approved Note: Enrollment approval is not the same as Training Grant approval

Youth Program Roadmap

City of Phoenix Youth Programs For individuals who live within the City of Phoenix, ARIZONA@WORK City of Phoenix may be able to enroll you into their youth program. Our staff can provide more information to you after this Orientation or you can contact them through the form located here: https: //arizonaatwork. com/city-phoenix/youth-career-services

Adult Program (Ages 18 and up) In addition to basic services offered at the centers, the Adult program may also be able to help you with the following: • One on one case management • Training grant assistance • Support services • Follow up for 12 months after program completion

Construction Pilot (Ages 18 and up) Phase 1: Class Training, 1 week • Preparing for your career • Construction math • Health and Safety • Communication in construction Phase 2: Hands on Experience • You will begin work with a local company that will provide hands on experience. During this training, participants will be paid $15 per hour For more information or to schedule an appointment for Construction Pilot, please contact: Gretchen Holmes 602 -372 -9707 -Office Gretchen. holmes@Maricopa. gov

P 3 Manufacturing Training (Ages 18 and up) This program will prepare you for employment with local manufacturing companies. You will build work readiness and occupational skills, prepare for a career and earn a recognized credential. Phase 1: • Gateway College Manufacturing Curriculum (4 months) • 8 hours per day for 8 weeks (2 days per week) Phase 2: • Begin work with a local manufacturing company, gaining hands on experience For more information or to schedule an appointment for P 3 or the Construction Pilot, please contact: Kathy Johnson, Workforce Program Supervisor-Youth office 602 -372 -4248

What makes Youth Services unique? Taking the next steps with youth services you may receive the following services: • • • • Tutoring , Study Skills Training, GED instruction Alternative School Services or dropout recovery Paid & Unpaid Work Experience Occupational Skills Training Education offered concurrently with workforce activities for a specific occupation Leadership Development Supportive Services Adult Mentoring 12 Months of Follow-Up Services Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling Financial Literacy Education Entrepreneurial Skills Training Labor Market & Employment Information for in demand sectors. Activities to help prepare for & transition to postsecondary education & training

Eligibility and Enrollment Out of School Youth – Automatic Qualifiers Ages 16 -24, Not attending school and meeting one or more of the following criteria: • • • High School dropout Justice involved; (past or present) Homeless, Runaway, Foster youth Pregnant/Parenting Has a disability;

Eligibility and Enrollment Out of School Youth Ages 16 -24, Not attending school and meeting one or more of the following criteria: • • Recipient of a secondary school diploma or equivalent • who is low income and either basic skills deficient or an English language learner Low income individual who requires additional assistance with education or employment

Eligibility and Enrollment In School Youth • • • Ages 14 -21, Attending school, Low Income and meeting one or more of the following criteria: Basic Skills Deficient An English Language Learner Justice Involvement Homeless or Runaway Foster care involvement A youth in an out of home placement Pregnant or parenting Has a disability Requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or secure employment

What we need from you… • Picture ID with Date of Birth • Social Security Card • Selective service Registration • (Males 18+ years older) • If applicable, documentation of: • High School Dropout, High School • • Graduation or GED attainment Justice involvement Homeless, Runaway, Foster youth Pregnant/Parenting Disability

In some situations, we may also need: Documentation of: • Public Assistance benefits such as SNAP or TANF • Household Income for the last 6 months • Social Security Income • Veteran Status • Refugee Cash Assistance You will meet with a staff member after this orientation to determine what documents are required.

WIOA Equal Opportunity & Nondiscrimination ARIZONA@WORK Maricopa County services are funded through Title 1 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Section 188 of WIOA prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship status, or participation in any WIOA Title Ifinancially assisted program or activity. If you feel you’ve been discriminated against you may file a written complaint with ARIZONA@WORK Maricopa County, the State of Arizona WIOA Office or with the United States Department of Labor Civil Rights Center. Information on filing a discrimination complaint is found on Equal Opportunity Is the Law posters located throughout the center or may be obtained at the Reception Desk.

Youth Workforce Services Locations Southwest: Southeast: (Lower Level of Library) For Services in Avondale, please call 64 E 1 st St. Mesa, AZ 85201 602 -372 -4252 480 -644 -4074 Northeast: Northwest: 2150 E Orange St. Tempe, AZ 85281 8335 W. Jefferson St. Peoria, AZ 85346 480 -350 -5824 By appointment only 602 -751 -0645 West Valley Center: East Valley Center 1840 N 95 th Avenue Ste. 160 735 N Gilbert Road Phoenix, AZ 85037 Gilbert, AZ 85 602 -372 -4200 602 -372 -9700 www. arizonaatwork. com/Maricopa

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