Out-Of-School Programs

The Out-Of-School Program provides young people who are out of school and between the ages of 18-21 with career assessment, employability and occupational skill training, guidance, counseling and supportive services to prepare them for entry into employment or advanced training.  An out of school student is defined as a school dropout, or  either graduated from high school or holds a GED, but is basic skills deficient, unemployed or under-employed.

To assist out of school youth the YWC operates two targeted programs, the Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship and Nurse Assistant program.  In addition, the YWC can enroll student in training courses to achieve their personalized career goal through the Center for Apprenticeship and Adult Training at New Horizons or through the Greater Peninsula One Stop system training providers.

Construction Trades Pre-Apprentice Program

Hands on training in electrical wiring or carpentry
Class meets 4 days a week/6 hours per day
On the job training following class work
Transportation provided to and from class
Assistance with employment interviews
Assistance with driver training
Training incentive paid at completion

Nurse Aide Program 

Classroom and skills training
Class meets 2 nights per week for 15 weeks
Clinical practice at work sites following class work
Transportation provided to and from class
Assistance with employment interviews
Assistance with driver training
Assistance with State Board certification examination
Training incentive paid at completion

Support Services

Assistance with child care
Specialized tools or uniforms
Linkages to community services
Counseling services