Young Adult Workers

ABOUT YOUNG ADULT WORKERS

Empowering our Young Adult Workers for success

The purpose of young adult worker services in Oswego County is to provide information to eligible youth on the array of services available through the One-Stop Center and the local community; to provide appropriate referrals and services to meet their needs; and to enable them to achieve academic and employment success.

Eligible participants will receive an objective assessment to examine academic and occupational skill levels and individual service needs. An individual service plan that identifies a career goal incorporating the assessment results will be completed for each participant.

CONTACT REPRESENTATIVE

FEATURED SERVICES

Services are designed to help low-income youth ages 16-24:

Improve education and skill competencies
Develop education and employment goals
Make the connection between school and work
Provide effective links to the labor market

OUR GOAL

Help participants complete high school graduation
Help participants obtain high school equivalency diploma for those who have dropped out
Help participants obtain employment
Help participants enter post-secondary education (college or vocational training)

ELIGIBILITY

16-24 years old
US Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States
Low income based on federal guidelines
Possess one or more barriers to employment

ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS / RESOURCES

REFERRAL PROCESS

A referral for Youth Services may be made by contacting the One-Stop Center at:
315-591-9000

EXPLORE CAREERS

Careerzone

WORK EXPERIENCE

Up to 13 weeks of paid work experience to improve work readiness and gain character references

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Help with up to two years of post-secondary education to earn credentials (e.g. certificates, licenses) to improve job prospects in the local economy.

DRIVER EDUCATION

Professional training to help you earn a NYS driver’s license.

SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

Help with meeting employment and training needs (e.g. work clothing, document replacement fees)

MENTORING

12 months of access to an experienced, knowledgeable, caring adult who will act as your guide to address employment and training needs, improve personal problem-solving skills, maximize personal strengths, and help you progress to greater social and economic self sufficiency

INCENTIVE PROGRAM

An opportunity to earn rewards for employment and training achievements

RESUME RESOURCES

www.myperfectresume.com

USEFUL LINKS:

Job Corps

Minimum Wage

Oswego County Youth Bureau

Working Papers

Your Rights as a Working Minor