Northwest Michigan WORKS! Youth Services
Northwest Michigan WORKS! Youth Services assist the youth of area in improving educational achievement, preparing for success in employment, developing into good citizens and leaders, and finding paid work experience. Youth advisors work with schools and local employers to provide these services.
Services
Educational Services
Beaver Island Lighthouse alternative school
Tutoring
Study skills training
Drop-out prevention
Exposure to post-secondary educational opportunities
Tutoring
Study skills training
Drop-out prevention
Exposure to post-secondary educational opportunities
Employment Services
Employability skills training
Internships
Job shadowing
Occupational skills training
Summer jobs for disadvantaged youth
Internships
Job shadowing
Occupational skills training
Summer jobs for disadvantaged youth
Citizenship & Leadership Services
Leadership development opportunities
Social behavior and “soft skills” training
Decision-making training
Teamwork training
Community service learning projects
Citizenship training
Social behavior and “soft skills” training
Decision-making training
Teamwork training
Community service learning projects
Citizenship training
Additional Support for Youth
Linking youth to other community services
Adult mentoring
Follow-up services
Supportive
Other services, such as transportation assistance, to help youth succeed in program activities
Supported by the State of Michigan
1-800-285-WORKS
This page last updated on 3/5/2010.