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Youth Success Academy

The Youth Success Academy is specifically designed for out-of-school youth who wish to attain a GED® and technical education. The participants in the program will be involved in: GED® Preparation, Job Readiness, Workshops, and Leadership Activities.

The WIOA Youth Success Academy is sponsored through a partnership with 缅北禁地 and Northwest Georgia Regional Development Center. Those who are eligible may apply for travel and childcare stipends. Referrals may come through any number of sources, including self-referral.

Notice: All program participants must meet eligibility requirements.

Programs Offered

GED®

  • Ages 16-24
  • Classroom instruction and support by dedicated professionals
  • Full payment of GED® testing ($184.00)
  • College and Career Counseling
  • A check for coming to class (for transportation & childcare costs)
  • Leadership and Survival Skills

ITA (Individual Training Account) – helps with college expenses

  • Ages 18-24 First-time college student
  • Tuition paid for the student (the amount HOPE does not cover)
  • Get paid to go to college (transportation and child care costs)
  • Books and supplies purchased for the student
  • Major must be in an approved demand occupation
  • Leadership and Job Readiness

Work Experience

  • Ages 18-24 Out of School Youth
  • Gain Work Experience
  • Learn Fundamental Work Ethics
  • Develop Communication and Teamwork Skills
  • Get paid $9.00/hour
  • Work up to 40 hours/per week
  • Work in the Work Experience Program for 450 hours
  • This may lead to potential employment
  • Leadership and Job Readiness

Short Term Training

  • Ages 18-24
  • Tuition costs paid by YSA
  • Get paid to go to college (transportation & child care costs)
  • Books and supplies purchased for the student
  • The training program must be approved by the YSA
  • Leadership and Job Readiness

Short-Term Training Programs

  • Gas Arc Welding (MIG) Skills Course
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Skills Course

 

For more information

For more information, for Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker Counties please call 706-764-3783 and for Floyd County please call 706-295-6940.