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Local youth programs are funded through the West Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (WKWIB): to (1) provide an objective assessment of each eligible youth participant; (2) develop an individual service strategy for each eligible youth; and (3) provide preparation for postsecondary educational opportunities, linkages between academic and occupational learning, preparation for employment, and helps provide connections to intermediary organizations that provide strong links to the job market and employers.
2013 - 2014 Youth Programs
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Agency Name
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Funding
Approved
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Proposal
Type
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Age
Group
Served
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Counties to be served
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Contact Person
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Christian County Board of Education
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$122,500.00
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In School
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16-18
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Christian
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Kelly Gates
kelly.gates@christian.kyschools.us
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Hopkinsville Community College
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$96,886.77
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Out of School
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16-21
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Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg
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Tara Rascoe
tara.rascoe@kctcs.edu
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Madisonville Community College
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$145,362.37
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Out of School
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18-21
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Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd
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Tammy Hardy
tammy.hardy@kctcs.edu
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West KY Educational Co-Op
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$66,204.53
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Out of School
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16-21
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Ballard, Carlisle, Hickman, Fulton
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Gregg Hussey
Gregg.hussey@ballard.kyschools.us
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Services that can be made available to eligible youth in the WKWIB (low income individual, 16-21 year old, who possesses a barrier to employment) through Workforce Investment programs or referrals to other agencies include:
- Tutoring
- Alternative secondary school
- Summer employment opportunities directly linked to academic & occupational learning and career interests
- Paid & unpaid work experiences, Job shadowing
- Occupational skill training
- Leadership Development opportunities
- Supportive services
- Adult mentoring
- Follow-up services for up to one year
- Guidance and counseling
There are several assessment and program activities you will be involved in, focusing on four key areas: (1) Educational Achievement, (2) Work Experience / Work Readiness Activities, (3) Developing as a Citizen and Leader and (4) Additional Support.
If you are interested in any of the WKWIB youth programs, you may apply by completing an application or contacting one of the Pennyrile/Purchase providers.
2013-2014 Youth Contractors
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Agency Name
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Contact
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Counties to be served
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Serving
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Number to be
Served-New
Participants
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Christian County
Board of Education
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Kelly Gates
270-889-7832
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Christian
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In School Youth
Ages 16-21
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50
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Hopkinsville Community College
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Tara Rascoe
270-707-3745
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All Pennyrile Counties
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Out of School Youth
Ages 16-21
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20
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Madisonville Community College
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Tammy Hardy
270-824-7803
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All Pennyrile Counties
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Out of School Youth
Ages 18-21
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35
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West KY
Educational Co-Op
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Susan Jackson
270-809-6872
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Ballard, Carlisle, Hickman, Fulton
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Out of School
Ages 16-21
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15
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Please contact the provider directly or mail the completed application to the following address:
PADD Office:
WIA Youth Program
ATTN: Juliet Allen
Pennyrile Area Development District
300 Hammond Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
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