Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Division of Employment and Training Services

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth program

The WIOA Youth program improves the quality of the workforce and enhances the productivity and competitiveness of Alaska’s workforce by preparing eligible youth for unsubsidized employment opportunities, placement into post-secondary education and training, and connections to employers for work in priority industries.

Youth program services include activities that lead to the attainment of a secondary school diploma or equivalent, preparation for postsecondary education, occupational skills training, work experience opportunities, work readiness, social skills development, and support services.

Basic Program Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for WIOA Title I Youth program an individual must be:

• A U.S. Citizen or Registered Alien;
• Low Income (only for youth in-school and high school graduates);
• Between the ages of 14 and 24 at the time of enrollment;
• Meet Selective Service Registration requirements; and
• Experiencing one or more of the WIOA Youth defined barriers to employment or education

For a full assessment of eligibility, contact a WIOA Youth service provider.

Available Program Services

1. Tutoring and study skills
2. Alternative high school services
3. Summer youth employment
4. Paid and unpaid work experience
5. Occupational skills training
6. Leadership development
7. Adult mentoring
8. Supportive services
9. Follow-up services
10. Comprehensive guidance and counseling
11. Financial literacy education
12. Entrepreneurial skills training
13. Career awareness, career counseling, and career exploration
14. Activities that help youth prepare for and transition to post-secondary education and training