American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) – Youth Services

Training and educational services are available for individuals age 14-24 years of age who are low income, disabled, and homeless or in need of assistance to increase basic literacy skills.

• The program serves in-school and out-of-school youth with reading and math remediation needs.
• It also provides career and industry-specific exposure and work readiness through summery youth employment opportunities.

The Nationwide Recovery Act funding to states for WIA Youth Services equals $1,188,000,000.

Colorado’s allocation equals $11,874,970.

• 15% for state administration and discretionary initiatives: $1,781,246

• 85% formula-allocated to workforce regions: $10,093,724

Services Available

• Core Services – Initial assessment, labor market information, referral to jobs, career planning, job search workshops, and referrals to intensive and training services.
   
• Intensive Services – Case Management, in-depth assessment, career counseling, pre-vocational workshops, supportive services, subsidized work experiences and literacy classes.
   
• Training Services – Occupational skills training, on-the-job training, customized training, skills upgrade, entrepreneurial and job readiness training.

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