Youth & Young Adults

Youth Programs

Paid Work Experience  Career Preparation

The WIB accepts applications from Solano County Youth, ages 14 - 21.
The WIB's Youth Programs help youth to achieve success on the job and with educational goals. Each of the WIB's Youth Programs has a specific funding grant, a limited number of allowable enrollments, and an application process. The application process for each program requires that applicants meet a specific set of requirements as defined by the funding grant.

Whether you're in school, or out of school, we can assist you in finding paid work experience, getting a better job, or completing an education or occupational training program.

The four themes of the program, for those who qualify, are:

	Job Connections: Work Experience
	Educational Goals: Completing High School, GED, or other educational or occupational training programs.
	Personal and Social Development
	Follow-up Services and Support

Our programs are designed to do more than just help you get a job or complete your education. If you qualify, you may receive many services, including:

	Work Experience
	Tutoring
	Counseling
	Adult Mentoring
	Leadership Development
	Assistance with childcare, transportation, and other supportive services
	Follow-up services

Are You Out of School?
The WIB offers specific employment occupational training, educational and leadership opportunities for Youth who are not in school…these are free programs and services to those who qualify.

Special services are available for:

	Youth who have dropped out of school
	Youth who have a High School diploma or GED who need job search assistance, basic skills training, or further training to earn a higher wage.

Youth Employment Program
The WIB offers PAID WORK EXPERIENCE to Youth, ages 14 - 18, who are dependents in TANF/CalWORKs/AFDC households or foster homes, or enrolled in the County's Cal-Learn program.

Youth receive a comprehensive group of services, which include work experience, and Life Skills Workshops. Youth are typically assigned to a job which requires them to work up to 25 hours per week.

Jobs are available in a variety of occupations, such as clerical assistant, recreation assistant, and maintenance assistant. Youth are assigned to a WIB Employability Specialist, who will work to match the Youth to the most appropriate job.

For information on applying for the WIB's Youth Employment Program… Call (707) 863-4600.

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Youth Advisory Council
The WIB's Youth Advisory Council is dedicated to building a community-based support system designed to engage all youth in career and workforce preparation and lifelong learning that leads to stable employment.

The Youth Advisory Council is made up of representatives of local employers, educational institutions, employment and training agencies, juvenile justice agencies, social service agencies, and local parents and youth who have experience with the WIB's youth programs.

Additional Services
The WIB oversees and participates in the operations of the Solano Employment Connection, a group of local agencies, educational institutions, and community-based organizations who cooperate to provide free services to job seekers.

Whether you're looking for a full-time, part-time, or summer job…deciding on an educational or training program, working on a career plan, or you're out of school and you're not sure what you want to do…you'll find what you need at the Solano Employment Connection. The Solano Employment Connection is a group of local agencies that cooperate to provide free services through Career Centers located in Fairfield and Vallejo.

Career Centers offer many services for Youth…all you have to do is drop in during the hours of 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

	Search through Job Listings and get help in writing your resume and preparing for a job interview.
	Employers often interview job candidates on-site at the Career Center.
	Use computers with access to the Internet for Online Job Search and Career Research and Planning.
	Free use of phones, fax-machine, and copier to assist you with your job search.
	Talk to a job counselor about your job search, or discuss career planning, and education & training opportunities.
	Attend free workshops to learn more about how to search for a job and other employment skills.
	Find out about special programs that are available for Youth, ages 14-21…you may qualify for one of these programs and receive financial assistance with your job search or job training….Ask about these opportunities!

You may attend free workshops that are held regularly at the Career Centers. Learn how to identify job leads, complete an application, and prepare a resume. Brush up on interview skills and learn how to job search on the Internet. Workshops are held at both the Fairfield and Vallejo Career Centers.

Visit the Solano Employment Connection to obtain information on local Education & Training opportunities. Find information about:

	Solano Community College Vocational Programs
	Fairfield-Suisun Adult School Vocational Programs
	ROP Programs
	Apprenticeship Programs - Earn while you learn!!
	Other local Colleges and Vocational Training Schools

Youth and Young Adults are encouraged to access these free services.

How Do I Begin?
1) Visit your nearest Solano Employment Connection Career Center.
2) Attend an Orientation and take a tour.
3) Check out the Job Listings and special career planning programs.
4) Pick up a copy of the Calendar of Events.
5) Sign up for a workshop or counseling session.

North County: 320 Campus Lane Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 864-3370
South County: 1440 Marin Street Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 649-3604
TDD Relay #: 1-800-735-2922

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Other Youth Related Links
http://www.guides4youth.com : Guides 4 Youth has information on resources for Youth, including healthcare, mental health and employment information.