Out-of-School Youth - Internships

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WorkSource DeKalb (WSD) – Youth Services Program is recruiting and enrolling DeKalb County youth for its Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, 2014 (WIOA) Youth Program.

The program goal is to enroll 100-150 youth participants with a specific focus on out of school youth who are between the ages of 16-24.

In order to participate in the youth program, all participants must be deemed eligible as defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. Youth, parents and guardians who have an interest in program participation requirements may contact the office.

Every youth participant must submit the following:

Youth Services Program Eligibility Documents

Signed Social Security card
Birth certificate
Georgia ID
Current utility bill
Proof of income (Compass profile page or six months of household wages)
Proof of out of school status

In order for your application to be considered:

You must have a valid email address & contact number,
Submit an essay explaining "Why" you wish to be in the Internship & "How" the Internship will benefit you in the resumé section of the application,
Apply for the internship online using this link. YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM - INTERNSHIP
When completing the application, you must select one of the three applicable options; otherwise your application process may be delayed.

GRADUATING SENIOR (recent high school graduates only)
YOUTH NEW ENROLLMENT
JOB CORPS REFERRAL

Should you have additional questions or need more information, please contact the Youth Services Program at (404) 687-3428. For a prompt response, please email us at dwdyouth@dekalbcountyga.gov.

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