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WIA Youth Eligibility

The Workforce Investment Act and Interim Final Rule defines an eligible youth as an individual who is:
 
 
Age 14 through 21
Is income eligible as defined in the WIA section 101(25) AND IS
  1. Deficient in basic literacy skills
  2. A School dropout
  3. Homeless, runaway, or foster child
  4. Pregnant or parenting
  5. An Offender OR
  6. Anyone(including a youth with a disability) who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program, or to secure and hold employment.
 
The Southeast Texas Workforce Development Board has defined "Requiring additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment" to include youth with one or more of the following characteristics:
 
First Generation College Student
Eligible for Pell Grant
Youth with disability (learning, mental or physical)
Failing(ed) one or more core subjects within the current or previous six weeks. (Core subjects are defined as Math, English, History, Reading, and Science)
Basic Skills Deficient in Reading or Math
Require Summer/Night School attendance to advance to the next grade
Behind grade level
Have not been promoted one or more times in grades one through six
Reside in a residential or placement facility or substance abuse treatment facility
At risk of dropping out of school as defined by the local ISD
Failed one or more section of the TAAS
One or more years below grade level in Reading or Math (chronological)
Receive Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) for education services
Youth participating in "Job Coaching Services" through agencies such as Life Resource, MHMR, etc.
Lack significant work history
Deficient Pre-Employment/Work Maturity
Parent(s) lack a high school diploma/GED
Attending Alternative School
Single Parent Home
Limited English
Lacks Childcare
Truancy, excessive absenteeism
Excessive Tardiness
Cash Welfare Recipient
Food Stamp Recipient
Long Term TANF Recipient
Family Medical Problems/Chronic Illness
Lacks Food and Clothing
Family has unstable work history
Lacks Transportation
Family Abuse in the home including alcohol and drugs
Unable to enter the workforce because of age
Borderline of failing core subjects (grades are below 75)
Eligible for Free or Reduced Meals under the National School Lunch Act during the most recent school year.
 
If you might be eligible please call or come by your nearest Power Zone® to schedule an appointment.
 
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