Youth Services

Local youth programs are funded through the West Kentucky Workforce Board (WKWB):  to (1) provide an objective assessment of each eligible youth participant; (2) develop an individual service strategy for each eligible youth; (3) raise basic skills and skill gains; (4) provide preparation for post-secondary educational opportunities, linkages between academic and occupational learning, preparation for employment, and helps provide connections to intermediary organizations that provide strong links to the job market and employers; and (5) help them obtain employment.
Services that can be made available to eligible youth in the WKWB (low income individual, 16-24 year old, who possesses a barrier to employment) through Workforce programs or referrals to other agencies include:
  • Tutoring, study skills, training and instruction
  • Alternative secondary school or dropout recovery
  • Paid & unpaid work experiences, job shadowing, internships, on the job training and pre-apprenticeships
  • Occupational skill training
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Supportive services
  • Adult mentoring
  • Follow-up services for up to one year
  • Guidance and counseling
  • Education offered with workforce prep activities and training for a specific occupation
  • Financial literacy education
  • Entrepreneurship skills training
  • Labor market information and career planning
  • Transition activities to PSE and training
There are several assessment and program activities you will be involved in, focusing on four key areas: (1) Educational Achievement, (2) Work Experience / Work Readiness Activities, (3) Developing as a Citizen and Leader and (4) Additional Support.
 
If you are interested in any of the WKWB youth programs, you may apply by completing an application or contacting one of the Pennyrile/Purchase providers.

2019-2020 Youth Programs

  • Serving In School Youth 
  • Ages 16-21
  • Providing services in Christian County

Contact Person:

Kelly Gates
[email protected]
270-887-7401 or 270-889-7832
  • Serving Out of School Youth
  • Ages 18-24
  • Providing services in Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Todd & Trigg Counties
Vicki Bailey
[email protected]
270-707-3744
  • Serving Out of School Youth
  • Ages 18-24
  • Providing services in Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon & Muhlenberg Counties
Tammy Hardy
[email protected]
270-824-1761
  • Serving Out of School Youth
  • Ages 18-24
  • Providing services in Ballard, Calloway, Carllisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall & McCracken Counties

Contact Person:

Anica Smith - Program Facilitator
[email protected]
270-210-8164
For questions regarding WKWB Youth Programs or Services, please contact Molly Deahl at (270) 886-9484 or at [email protected].