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WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT PROGRAM (WIOA)

YOUTH PROGRAM

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The C.E.F.S. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program is designed to help young people overcome obstacles that keep them from completing their education and employment goals.

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The Youth Program focuses on assisting out-of-school and in-school youth prepare for employment and postsecondary education opportunities; attain educational and/or skills training credentials; and secure employment with career/promotional opportunities.

To apply, click the button to print your application or call one of our local offices!

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General Eligibility Requirements

  • Resident of one of these Illinois counties: Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Marion, Moultrie, or Richland

  • US citizen

  • Compliant with Selective Service Requirements

Program Objectives

While enrolled in the Youth Training and Education Program, each participant will be expected to achieve the following:

  • Attain a high school diploma, GED, or other credential

  • Create a resume

  • Increase basic skills in reading and math

  • Secure employment or attend post secondary education/training

  • Maintain monthly contact with Career Planner during enrollment

  • Maintain contact with the program for 12 months following completion

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Services provided

  • Paid work experience

  • Tuition assistance for occupational training in an approved program

  • GED attainment

  • Job search assistance

  • Resume development

  • Leadership skills

  • Job readiness training

  • Supportive services such as transportation, child care, tools, uniforms, etc

Eligibility for In-School Youth

  • Meet general requirements and be 14 - 21 years of age

  • Attending school

  • Low-income and any one of the following:

    • Homeless or runaway

    • Parent or pregnant

    • In or aged out of foster care

    • Subject to the justice system

    • Disabled

    • Low reading and math skills

    • Need assistance to complete an educational program

    • English language learner

Eligibility for Out-of-School Youth

  • Meet general requirements and be 16 - 24 years of age

  • Not attending any school and any one of the following:

    • Drop-out

    • Not attending any school in the last calendar quarter

    • Homeless or runaway

    • Parent or pregnant

    • In or aged out of foster care

    • Subject to the justice system

    • Disabled

    • If high school graduate, must be low-income and have low reading and math skills

    • Low-income needing assistance to complete an educational program or secure employment

Illinois workNet Centers and Satellite Offices

Coles County

109 N. 16th St.
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 279-0371​

Crawford County

102 West Main St.
Robinson IL 62454
(618) 544-3858​​

Effingham County

2311 Hoffman Drive
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-2102

(217) 240-3078

(217) 240-3079​

Fayette County

517 W Gallatin Street
Vandalia IL 62471
(618) 283-2780

Lawrence County

700 State Street
Lawrenceville IL 62439
(618) 943-4442​​

​Marion County

KC Crisp Technology Center
2005 East McCord Street
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 545-3252

​Richland County

Olney Central College
305 N West Street Room 208A
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 392-7777

For more information, email us at cefs@cefseoc.org

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