Youth
Youth
Workforce Solutions South Plains helps young people complete their education in order to find and retain employment.
How Can You Help Me?
Workforce Solutions South Plains helps low-income youth, aged 14-24, prepare for success in the classroom – and on the job. You can receive work-readiness and life skills that will help you achieve YOUR career goals. Funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), some of the services we offer include:
- GED or High School Equivalency Preparation
- Alternative Secondary School Services
- Tutoring, Study Skills Training, and Instruction
- Career Counseling
- Leadership Skills Development
- Job Skills Training
- Employment Opportunities and Paid Work Experience*
How Do I Know If I Qualify?
Qualification Criteria
- Do you reside in the Workforce Solutions South Plains 15-county area?
- Are you between the ages 14-24?
- Are you a U.S. Citizen or a non-citizen authorized to work in the United States?
- If you are male aged 18+, are you registered for Military Selective Service?
- Do you meet the low-income guidelines (see list below)?
*Tip: Family size includes parents and all children in the household
| Family Size | Family Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $12,880 |
| 2 | $17,420 |
| 3 | $21,960 |
| 4 | $26,500 |
| 5 | $31,184 |
| 6 | $36,469 |
| 7 | $41,753 |
| 8 | $47,038 |
| 9 | $52,323 |
| 10 | $57,608 |
| >10 | add $5,285 for each person above 10 |
Priority will be given to youth who fall under at least one of the following categories:
- School dropout
- Basic literacy skills (reading and math) deficient
- Behind grade level
- Pregnant or parenting
- Disabled
- Homeless or runaway
- Foster youth
- Offender
How Do I Get Started?
If you are ready to start defining your future, we are here to help. Contact Workforce Solutions South Plains 806-765-5038 and ask for the Youth Program.
Texas Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.6 Percent in September. Read the full press release by TWC here: https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/texas-unemployment-rate-falls-56-percent-september?fbclid=IwAR0_n064QUGtUYNcOhtOeLt4xmNMuYXx0Ln_yy_dBaIBrChGq66YxC5_cag
Workforce Solutions South Plains is an equal opportunity employer/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas: 711 (voice); 800-735-2989 (TDD); or Relay Texas Spanish 800-662-4954.