Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

This program emphasizes long-term development of 16-21 year olds who are deficient in basic skills, a school dropout, disabled, foster/emancipated, pregnant/parenting, ex-offender, homeless, run-away or have other barriers to employment. Through a network of regional providers, the WIA Youth Program focuses on academic skills improvement; alternative education services; summer employment opportunities; career exploration and preparation; comprehensive guidance counseling; paid/unpaid work experience; occupational skills training; leadership skills development and opportunities; supportive services such as assistance with transportation, child care, school supplies, etc.; follow up services. For more information you may call the following. Also listed below are additional links.

• (714)741-6123 Orange County Youth Café - Garden Grove
• (565) 905-7076 Orange County Youth Center - La Habra
• (714) 532-6660 The Bridge - Orange
• (949) 661-0452 The Bridge - San Juan Capistrano
• (949) 489-9045 La Familia Services – San Juan Capistrano
• (949) 936-5040 Irvine

http://www.ocwib.org/YouthProgams/tabid/67/Default.aspx

Youth Employment Opportunities Program (YEOP)

The Employment Development Department provides a youth program for ages 15 through 21 at risk of not achieving their educational goals, such as potential dropouts or high school dropouts. The program is to assist youth in achieving their educational and vocational goals with an emphasis on education, assessment and peer advising. For more information you may call the following. Also listed below are additional links.