Pinellas Youth Connect:
Planning for a Better Future
WorkNet Pinellas, in conjunction with the Pinellas Education Foundation, offers Youth Connect Program services for youth between the ages of 14 and 21 years.
Youth Skills is designed to provide a range of services and resources to assist qualified youth to enroll and successfully complete educational and training programs.
The program services are free of charge, some of which may include career counseling, assistance with educational costs, alternative education, school drop out prevention and job placement services.
What Services Are Provided?
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Individualized assessment
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Secondary alternative education/GED
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Drop out prevention
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Career guidance and counseling
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Information on training providers & educational programs
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Occupational skills training
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Literacy skills training
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Transportation assistance
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Ongoing support/mentoring
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Information on apprenticeship programs
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Job Corps services referrals
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Employment and career resources
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Job listings
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Employment search skills
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Access to local, state and national labor markets
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Resume preparation assistance
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Job referrals