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Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley Youth Services are funded under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The Workforce Investment Act serves economically disadvantaged ages 14 - 21.

The Workforce Investment Act substantially changed youth programming and placed new emphasis on serving youth year-round within a comprehensive workforce development system. WIA calls for an interdisciplinary, long-term and comprehensive approach to youth services. Youth programs are designed to create a network of integrated youth activities that will provide comprehensive service strategies based on the individual needs of participants.

Services offered through the youth program include: tutoring, study skills, instruction leading to secondary school completion or equivalent, dropout prevention strategies, career counseling, job readiness training, career exploration, community involvement, leadership skills development, and job shadowing.

Youth services are provided at all seven Workforce Solutions locations.