Career Connections Youth
Moraine Valley’s Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program serves high school juniors and seniors who meet the following criteria:
- In-school youth with good behavioral standing
- Low income (proof)
- Have a Social Security card and birth certificate
Participants gain experience in activities that will develop academics, work readiness skills and pre-employment skills. Plus, they receive tutoring, support with homework, computer literacy, developmental outings, preparation for college entry, career exploration, career planning, and more. Students participate in job shadowing and academic support for up to 6 hours per week during the school year and up to 25 hours per week during the summer. Students receive stipends for job shadowing at assigned worksites. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the worksite. Once enrolled, students are expected to remain and progress in the Youth Program for their entire enrollment period, which could be up to three years. (708) 597-2280