WIA Youth Program
We are currently enrolling youth who are out of high school attempting to either enter college, vocational training or get their GED.
Looking for a job?
Our Career Centers have tools and resources available to assist you in beginning your search for a new career:
- Computer Lab
- Skill Assessments
- Computer Tutorials
- Resume Classes
- Job Coaching
- Clothing Closet – ( to help you make a great impression on interviews)
- www.suncoastcareers.com
- Resource Guide
What is your Plan for the Future?
Need to get a GED?
If you are interested in obtaining your GED, we have a Learning Lab and accredited teachers that are available to help you, every step of the way.
Interested in training for a new and rewarding career?
Suncoast Workforce Board is provided with Federal and State grants to provide workforce services.
If you are a young adult between 16 and 21 years of age, living in Manatee or Sarasota Counties, you may be eligible for financial or supportive services to help you further your journey toward self sufficiency in the workforce.
IN-SCHOOL YOUTH:
For youth that are 16-18 years old, in school currently and live in Manatee and Sarasota Counties, we provide services that would assist with tutoring and remediation through the following providers:
- Manatee Technical Institute-Migrant Seasonal Farm-worker Program
- Educational Consultants Consortium Inc.
- Sarasota YMCA
- THAISE
These providers offer services as contractors with the Suncoast Workforce. Open enrollment for these programs will begin in September 2011. For more information about these services, please contact the provider.
OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH:
For youth that are not presently enrolled in school, services are provided directly through our Career Center locations.
How to Qualify:
The first step is to complete the WIA Youth Pre-Screen application. Next you will need to attend a Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Orientation session at any one of three locations. Once you have completed these steps and submitted all requested documentation in a timely manner, you will be contacted by a Youth Career Counselor to determine eligibility and prepare to begin activities.
| SARASOTA 3660 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34234 |
VENICE 897 E. Venice Avenue Venice, FL 34285 |
BRADENTON 3526 9th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205 |
For more information, contact a career counselor nearest you:
- Manatee County Contact Number: 941-714-7449 Ext: 2118 or 2133
- Sarasota County Contact Number: 941-358-4200 Ext: 3129 or 1119
- Venice Contact Number: 941-486-2682 Ext: 4118
