The Funding and Oversight Committee develops ways to best use Youth Council's funds by studying existing programs.
The Marketing and Public Information Committee recruits and helps to build capacity of community-based groups that can support the Youth Council's funding priorities.
Legislative Outreach & Advocacy
Youth Council members provide advocacy and leadership to serve youth and young adults throughout the region. They work with legislators to leverage resources and funding and create meaningful policy in state government.
Comprehensive Services include:
. Improving educational achievement
. Preparing for and succeeding in employment
. Supporting youth
. Developing the potential of youth as citizens and leaders
Youth Programs address the employability needs of eligible in- and out-of-school youth ages 14 - 21 are offered in the following areas:
. GED Preparation
. Basic Skills Training
. Classroom Training
. Job Placement Assistance
. Life Skills
. Academic Remediation
. Summer jobs
YouthNet InfoXchange 2008 “The WIA Walkabout”
The Annual Youth Council InfoXchange is a major networking and information-sharing event that draws dozens of youth service providers together to learn about Youth Council grants and projects. The InfoXchange increases the opportunities for participation and meaningful collaboration among grant recipients and project partners. Read more. |
