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| Georgia Mountains Area Youth Services Program Eligibility Information |
| WIA-funded youth program is available to those who meet the following eligibility requirements: |
1. Reside in the 13 county Georgia Mountains area.
2. Be between the ages of 17 and 21.
3. Meet low income eligibility requirements.
4. Have a barrier to employment such as:
* basic skills deficiency
* disability
* pregnant or parenting
* foster child
* offender
2. Be between the ages of 17 and 21.
3. Meet low income eligibility requirements.
4. Have a barrier to employment such as:
* basic skills deficiency
* disability
* pregnant or parenting
* foster child
* offender
| Out-of-School Youth Programs |
| For youth who have graduated or dropped out of school, services are offered to help them gain skills needed for stable employment and economic self-sufficiency. These can include one or more of the following: |
1. GED training and testing
2. Occupational training in a growth and demand
occupation at an approved technical school, trade school or
junior college.
3. On-the-job-training where the youth can obtain
marketable skills while earning an income.
4. Supportive services to assist in covering the costs of
childcare, transportation, meals and fees during training.
5. Mentoring from the GMWIB youth staff.
2. Occupational training in a growth and demand
occupation at an approved technical school, trade school or
junior college.
3. On-the-job-training where the youth can obtain
marketable skills while earning an income.
4. Supportive services to assist in covering the costs of
childcare, transportation, meals and fees during training.
5. Mentoring from the GMWIB youth staff.
| Income Eligibility Guidelines |
Family Hall Forsyth & Dawson All Other
Size* County Counties Counties
1 $ 5,200 $ 5,200 $ 5,200
2 $ 7,000 $ 7,000 $ 7,000
3 $ 9,122 $ 8,996 $ 8,800
4 $ 11,262 $ 11,102 $ 10,759
5 $ 13,292 $ 13,102 $ 12,697
6 $ 15,545 $ 15,321 $ 14,849
7 $ 17,798 $ 17,540 $ 17,001
8 $ 20,051 $ 19,759 $ 19,153
For each over 8,
add: $ 2,253 $ 2,219 $ 2,152
Income Level Figures Effective May 20, 2008
*Family Size - is determined by the number of persons related by blood,
marriage, or decree of court, who are living in a single residence, and are
included in one or more of the following categories:
A. Husband, wife, and dependent children
B. A parent or guardian and dependent children
C. A husband and wife
Size* County Counties Counties
1 $ 5,200 $ 5,200 $ 5,200
2 $ 7,000 $ 7,000 $ 7,000
3 $ 9,122 $ 8,996 $ 8,800
4 $ 11,262 $ 11,102 $ 10,759
5 $ 13,292 $ 13,102 $ 12,697
6 $ 15,545 $ 15,321 $ 14,849
7 $ 17,798 $ 17,540 $ 17,001
8 $ 20,051 $ 19,759 $ 19,153
For each over 8,
add: $ 2,253 $ 2,219 $ 2,152
Income Level Figures Effective May 20, 2008
*Family Size - is determined by the number of persons related by blood,
marriage, or decree of court, who are living in a single residence, and are
included in one or more of the following categories:
A. Husband, wife, and dependent children
B. A parent or guardian and dependent children
C. A husband and wife
| Useful Links for Youth |
www.youthhood.org www.groovejob.com www.teens4hire.org youth.eeoc.gov www.bls.gov/k12 www.careervoyages.gov |
Upcoming Youth Program Events:
Workshop
"Finding the Hidden Job Market"
When?
July 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where?
Lee Street Community Center
356 Lee Street
Cornelia, GA 30531
Call to sign up!
Sheri Sather - 770.538.2728
Ebony Tucker - 770.538.2722
Workshop
"Finding the Hidden Job Market"
When?
July 14, 2008 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Where?
Lee Street Community Center
356 Lee Street
Cornelia, GA 30531
Call to sign up!
Sheri Sather - 770.538.2728
Ebony Tucker - 770.538.2722
