Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program

RMCEP provides a year-round comprehensive set of services for youth who are age 14 – 24.  The goal of this program is to work closely with each youth to provide effective learning environments linking education and employment as we guide them through career exploration, the development of a career plan, and leadership opportunities.

Elements of the WIOA Youth Program include:

• Comprehensive career-related guidance and planning;
• Employment opportunities linked to academic and occupational learning;
• Paid and unpaid work experience;
• Occupational skills training;
• Alternative secondary school options to complete high school;
• Tutoring, study skills training, instruction leading to secondary school completion, including dropout prevention strategies;
• Leadership development opportunities;
• Mentoring;
• Supportive services (financial assistance with certain costs related to gaining employment or completing an educational goal);
• Follow-up services

MINNESOTA YOUTH PROGRAM

RMCEP provides a work experience program for youth who are age 14 – 24, meet income guidelines, or may be an at-risk youth. The goal of this program is to work closely with each youth to provide a work experience and support learning positive and healthy work ethics.  The primary focus is in the summer months; however, there are year-round services available on a limited basis.

Elements of the MYP Program include:

• Paid work experience;
• Coordination with school classes and working;
• Leadership development opportunities;
• Mentoring;
• Limited supportive services (financial assistance with certain costs related to participating in work experience or meeting an educational goal)

For additional information, contact Rural Minnesota CEP in a CareerForce near you!