The goals of year round employment readiness assistance are to increase the basic skills of local youth, provide structured employment opportunities, job retention and increase earnings. This assistance includes internships, summer, part-time and other employment. It prepares in and out-of-school youth for a successful post-secondary experience.

Eligibility:

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Year Round Youth Services serve youth between the ages of 14 and 21 who possess a potential barrier to employment and meet specific income guidelines. The goals of the WIA are to increase the basic skills of local youth, provide structured employment opportunities, job retention and increased earnings. Services may include internships, summer, part-time and other opportunities for employment and workforce development. It prepares in- and out-of-school youth for a successful post-secondary experience.

The information below is intended to assist youth in applying for participation in these services. Completion of this application does not guarantee participation. Additional information is required.

In Monroe County/Rochester there are limited slots available. Refer to the RochesterWorks! Career Center for additional details.

Youth applicants will be required to submit a completed and signed application and produce all required documents (Income Guidelines and Acceptable Documentation). Formal enrollment only occurs when Rochesterworks! or an authorized agent has reviewed and certified the complete application packet. This is generally accomplished through written notification.

If there are no slots available an eligible applicant can request to be included on a waiting list or can be referred to another appropriate community-based service provider. Once enrolled and based on need and available funding, youth may participate for more than one year.

Important: Youth will not be accepted without a completed application packet which includes all required signatures and documentation. If an individual is unsure how to obtain any of the required documentation please don't hesitate to contact the RochesterWorks! Downtown Career Center at 258-3500.

*WIA year round youth services require a sincere commitment. With assistance each youth will complete an Individual Service Plan (ISP) which outlines their goals and objectives while participating. During their involvement youth may work with private or public employers gaining valuable hands-on experience along with appropriate workplace behavior. If a youth is 17 years or younger the parent or guardian will be required to sign a parental/guardian consent form provided by RochesterWorks!. The consent form will include relevant contact information such as location, supervisor and telephone number.