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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


Employment Services
Employability skills training
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


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
This page last updated on 7/10/2008.
In accordance with the Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA), the information in this site is available in an alternative format upon request received by this office. Michigan relay number for the deaf: (800) 649-3777. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

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Students Honored!

The Beaver Island Lighthouse Alternative School honored twenty-six students, including eight who earned their high school diplomas at its Spring 2008 Class Graduation - Completion Ceremony on May, 15, 2008 in Charlevoix.

Students received a Certificate of Completion for successfully meeting the requirements for the program.

 

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