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ELEVATE YOUNG ADULT WORKFORCE PROGRAM | GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS

850 North Church Street, Rockford, IL 61103

Eligibility

Open to young adults ages 16-24 who have dropped out of school (must have a drop letter from school) or are looking to attend vocational school or college and need help; must meet low-income requirements, basic skills deficient, and have a barrier to employment

Required documents

Call for information

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4 pm
https://www.theworkforceconnection.org/help-for-youth/

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call or visit the website

Fees

None

Service area

Winnebago County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois
Boone County, Illinois

Description

Helps youth and young adults obtain full time sustainable employment at livable wages. In this process, if training/schooling is needed to reach this goal, the program can assist with tuition for schooling and job placement. Provides supportive services such as transportation, childcare assistance, and required materials for schooling.

Other services offered include placement in Paid Work Experience (temporary work up to 350 hours) and On-The-Job training employer subsidy program (permanent full-time work).

Providing organization

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS

Offers employment and training services.