Eligibility Requirements
(Ages 14-24)
If one or more of the following applies to you, you may be eligible for Youth Services programs:
- Your family income for the last six months does not exceed the higher of the poverty level for an equivalent period OR 70% of the lower-level standard income for an equivalent period
- You are deficient in basic literacy skills
- You are a school dropout
- You have a disability
- You are homeless, a runaway, or a foster child
- You are an offender
- You are an individual who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment
How Youth Services Programs Can Help You
- Assessment
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- You will discover the best ways to use your skills and interests
- You will explore new career options
- Job search assistance
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- Resume development
- Interview skills
- Job search guidance
- Job search support groups
- Employment planning
- Resource Room access
- Follow-up
- Training
- Career Training
- Career exploration awareness
- Web research
- Attitude awareness
- Effective communication/listening
- Conflict resolution
- Job search strategies/techniques
- Positive attitudes/behaviors
- Job retention/time management
- Work ethic
- Money management
- Work experience
- Follow-up
Who to Contact
CCRPC Workforce Division in the Champaign Illinois Worknet Center (see sidebar)
(For specific accommodation requests, please contact us at: (TTY) 217-398-0120)
Other locations
Other local Illinois Worknet Centers (see sidebar)
Important Note
Advance notice is required for sign language interpretation.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.