Workforce WV and the Workforce Investment Board Mid-Ohio Valley are pleased to sponsor a summer work experience program for income eligible youth between the ages of 14 and 24.  This program, funded through the Federal Recovery Act, is designed to assist participants in developing work skills in a "real life" work environment.

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The majority of jobs will be located at local schools, non-profit organizations, and governmental entities such as cities or counties. Youth will be involved in a variety of tasks as part of this work experience component. In addition, youth will receive work readiness training on topics such as career exploration, personal finance, resume writing, interview skills, etc. The amount of time spent in work readiness will depend on the age of the individual.

Youth Application Process

Steps to apply for the Summer Youth Employment Program:

Complete page 1 and 2 of the attached application.  Eligibility is based on household/family income.  You must include information on family members, source of income, and amount received in the past 6 months.

Return this completed application to the nearest Workforce WV office or mail to:  Workforce WV, 304 Lakeview Center, Parkersburg, WV, 26101.  Addresses are listed below.  Your school may be collecting completed application and will return it for you.

You will be contacted if it appears you qualify for this program.  At that time, you will be given directions on where to report and what additional information is needed to process your application and document your eligibility.  Page 4 of the application gives examples of the documents you will need to provide.

The Individual Service Strategy (page 3) will be completed by Workforce WV staff.  You will not complete this section.  It will be done at the time of review.

In the event there are not enough work sites and/or funds for all eligible youth, the following priority of service will apply:  1st priority - 18-24 year olds, 2nd priority - 16-17 year olds and 3rd priority - 14-15 year olds.

If you have any questions, please call one of the numbers listed below: