How Can We Help?
Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) Youth Empowerment Services! (YES) offers no-cost services to eligible youth between the ages of 16-24 gain the necessary education, training, and skills needed to enter the workforce and meet employer needs. Funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Services Offered
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Tutoring, study skills, training, instruction, and dropout prevention
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Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
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Paid and Unpaid Work Experience
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Occupational Skills Training
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Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation and training for a specific occupation
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Leadership Development Opportunities
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Support Services, Financial Support, incentives
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Mentoring
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Follow-up services
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Guidance and Counseling
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Financial Literacy Education
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Entrepreneurial (Owning a Business) Training
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Labor Market information
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Post-secondary Preparation and Transition Activities
Basic Steps for the YES! Program
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Eligibility Determination
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Objective Assessment
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Development of an ISS (Goal Plan)
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Program Participation
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Follow Up Services
Services are based on eligibility.
Get started: Attend an information session
Our Youth Empowerment Services Team hosts weekly Information Sessions weekly. These sessions explain the Youth Empowerment Services Program and how we can help assist youth (16-24) on their journey to a high-demand, high-paying job in a career field they enjoy! Registration is not required for the in-person information sessions.
Youth Empowerment Services Information Sessions
- Online: Online orientations happen Wednesdays at 10 AM.
Explore YES Program Success Stories
Get Connected
For questions regarding Youth Empowerment Services, please email yes@wsalamo.org.
210 224-4357