The purpose of the Youth Program is to help youth prepare to meet the challenges of adulthood and the needs of the 21st century workforce. Youth Services in Region 12 are all about OPPORTUNITY.

Opportunity for youth to...

Find out who they are and where they fit in.
  • Participate in short term work assignments in order to develop good work habits and workplace skills; explore career pathways; learn the requirements for successful long-term employability.
  • Participate in community and service learning projects, citizenship training, organizational and teamwork training.
  • Guidance and counseling in finding a focus for talents and addressing challenges to success in school or work.
Learn Job Skills.
  • Participate in work experience assignments, on the job training, or an educational program at an accredited institution
  • Participate in short-term training such as keyboarding and work-readiness training
  • Participate in activities to improve math and reading skills
Support Services.
  • Help to cover the cost of child care, transportation or other expenses to enable you to take part in the Youth Services activities is available depending on your individual need.
  • Receive cash bonuses for achievements.
  • Receive help as you move toward your goals even after completing the program.
What you can expect...
  • Improved Academic Skills
  • Completion of high school diploma or GED
  • Earning a post-secondary degree or other vocational credential
  • Finding and keeping a GOOD job, knowing how to find a BETTER job
Eligibility for services.
  • Under the age of 22
  • Resident of Region 12
  • Citizen or lawfully admitted
  • Registered with Selective Service
  • Meet income guidelines
  • Experiencing other challenges to your educational and employment goals
Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, Iowa
712-274-6401 ext. 2205
800-352-4649
www.witcc.edu 		Iowa Workforce Development (IWD)
2508 East Fourth Street
Sioux City, Iowa
712-233-9030
www.iowaworkforce.org
One-Stop for:
712-277-8458 American Indian Council
712-277-2818 Job Corps
712-255-8871 Division of Vacational Rehabilitation
712-233-9037 New Iowans
712-233-9031 Promise Jobs
712-233-9030 ext. 1030 Job Training Partners
712-233-9030 ext. 1025 Proteus
712-258-4511 Goodwill
712-274-1610 Community Action Agency of Siouxland
712-786-2001 Mid-Sioux Opportunities
712-423-2603 West Central Development Corp.
Equal Opportunity Program
Auxillary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For deaf and hard of hearing, use relay 711.
Western Iowa Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed,color, gender, national origin, religion, age,
disability, sexual orientation, or other protected basis in its educational programs, activities, admission procedures, or employment practices.