WORKFORCE ALLIANCE INC

Youththe youth programs prepare youth for post-secondary educational opportunities or employment. The roster of programs must also include tutoring, study skills training and instruction leading to completion of secondary school (including dropout prevention); alternative school services; mentoring by appropriate adults; paid and unpaid work experience (such as internships and job shadowing); occupational skills training; leadership development; and appropriate supportive services. Youth participants also receive guidance and counseling, and follow-up services for at least one year, as appropriate.

Welfare to workthe jobs first employment services program (jfes) is funded by the ct department of labor with federal tanf block grant funds from the department of social services. The goal of jfes is to provide comprehensive, integrated employment and family support services that enable recipients of public assistance to gain economic independence and engage in lifelong learning. Workforce alliance does this by supporting programs and services that provide case management, job readiness, vocational education, esl, adult education, work experience, job search assistance, job placement, retention and supportive services to tanf - eligible participants. To be eligible for this program, participants must be 18 years old and not enrolled as a full-time high school student; must be a legal resident and able to legally work in the u.s.