Career & Employment Resources
Transition to employment is just one of the many paths a student may follow after high school. Employment can range from finding a job while still in high school, to receiving training to prepare for a career; all of which can be done with or without support of outside agencies.
Opening Doors to Post-secondary Education & Training.
This handbook, published by DPI, is a very useful starting point and guide for transitioning to employment.
employment-english-fillable_1409758463.pdfBy Youth For Youth Guide to Employment
This guide is published by the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD) for Youth.
By-Youth-For-Youth-Employment.pdfWIOA
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA): General Information about this law and how it impacts youth.
WIOA Frequently Asked Questions for Families
wioa-faq-for-families-final-3-3-17_1488814009.pdfBoys & Girls Club of Kenosha
Through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha offers the Youth Employment Program, which is a job training program for youth ages 14-21. These youth work with local businesses while developing job skills to enable them to have better opportunities in the future. Participants attend workshops to increase employment and life skills. Members also receive various services such as mentoring, counseling, tutoring and much more. Read more information, along with a pre-employment application.
