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 Advisor (YCA/Case Manager) to create a personalized plan for a successful future in education or employment.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE 1. Complete a HSD Registration form. 2. Create a Job Seeker Account by logging onto Arizona Job Connection at www. azjobconnection. gov 3. Attend a Youth Services Orientation 20 -30 Minutes. 4. Sign up and complete Assessments (If Needed). 5. The Program Service Representative will schedule you for an enrollment appointment after finishing the Assessments. 6. All eligibility documents should be received prior to or by the date of enrollment. 7. Attend a one hour enrollment appointment with Youth Career Advisor. 8. Enrollment approval time frame is approximately 7 days. *Note: Enrollment approval is not the same as Training Grant approval.

WHAT MAKES YOUTH SERVICES UNIQUE? Services you may receive include the following: • Tutoring , Study Skills Training, GED instruction • Alternative School Services or dropout recovery • Paid & Unpaid Work Experience • Training grants to continue your education after high school • Education offered concurrently with workforce activities for a specific occupation • Leadership Development • Supportive services that can include transportation or helping you to pay for GED testing and registration fees • Adult Mentoring • Counseling • Learn how to budget, manage your money and start saving • Classes about how to start your own business • Job searching, resumes, understanding job leads and the in demand industries • Help applying for college – exploring schools to help you achieve your goals and applying for financial aid • 12 Months of Follow-Up Services

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 Considered low income. For example, receiving free/reduced lunch or SNAP and who meet one or more of the following criteria: • • Basic Skills Deficient An English Language Learner Justice involved; (past or present) Homeless, Runaway Foster care involvement Pregnant/Parenting Has a disability

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU… • Picture ID with Date of Birth • Social Security Card • Selective Service Registration • (Males, 18 years or older) • If applicable, documentation of: • High School Dropout, High School attainment • Justice involvement • Homeless, Runaway, Foster youth • Pregnant/Parenting • Disability Graduation or GED

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.

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 the Construction Pilot, please contact your Career Advisor or Corey Foster (602. 252. 3926).

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

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 onsite recruitments • Workshops • And much more!

ADDITIONAL AGENCY RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT THE CENTER (ADULT & YOUTH PROGRAMS) • DES Employment Services • Veterans Employment Services • State Vocational Rehabilitation

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

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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & NONDISCRIMINATION 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 West Valley Career Center 4425 W. Olive Ave. #190 & 200 Glendale, AZ 85302 Phone: (602) 372 -4200 East Valley Career Center 735 N. Gilbert Rd. , Suite 134 Gilbert, AZ 85234 Phone: (602) 372 -9700 East 64 E. 1 st St. , Lower Level Mesa, AZ 85201 Phone: (480) 644 -4074 Northeast By Appointment Only 2150 E. Orange St. Tempe, AZ 85281 Phone: (480) 350 -5824 Northwest By Appointment Only 8335 W. Jefferson St. Peoria, AZ 85345 Phone: (602) 577 -7352 Southwest For Services in Avondale Please call: (602) 372 -4252

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