Central Area Michigan Works! helps Youth build a road to success.

Central Area Michigan Works! Consortium offers a variety of services to youth via the WIA Youth Program. Youth Case Managers assist program participants in building a smooth road to success in education, employment, or life skills.

Activities may include:

Educational services

GED preparation
Tutoring
Remediation
Drop-out prevention
Exposure to post-secondary opportunities

Employment services

Work Experience
Vocational Skills Training
Employability Skills

Leadership services

Leadership development
Listening and decision making skills

Supportive services

Follow-up Services
May be able to assist with transportation
needs to help success in program
Mentoring
Links to other community resources

2009 Summer Youth Participants receiving their first check!

Visit www.awholenewyouth.com for more information or to fill out a pre-application for Youth Programs offered in Gratiot, Isabella, and Montcalm counties.

If you live in Ionia County, please call the Michigan Works! Service Center at 1-800-678-9726.