2010 marks the sixteenth year and Youth Corps continues its commitment to the young people in and around Lubbock. Youth Corps strives to provide a program which emphasizes the importance of leadership, self-discipline, responsibility, teamwork, positive work ethic, and helping others.

Youth Corps believes in diversity among cadets- economically, socially, racially, and in success levels. It has been the experience of Youth Corps that both ends of the youth spectrum benefit from the Youth Corps philosophy....Cadets learn from each other and from the program.

This program is for ages 14 - 18.

Youth Corps is a two-week leadership training camp and a Community Outreach Program. All Cadets who successfully complete the two-week camp are eligible to participate in the Community Outreach Program that consists of participating in various activities and events, educational and activity-based workshops, as well as the opportunity to give back to the community throughout the program year.

The two-week Youth corps camp will open at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2010, and closes with the graduation ceremony on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The graduating Cadets will also have the privilege of marching in the 4th on Broadway parade (July 4, 2010), after which time all participants will be released to their parent/guardians. Cadet Candidates and Staff will be housed at Texas Tech University.

There is an application packet that must be completed with all signed signatures and submitted at the time of the interview. Interviews are scheduled on Saturday, March 20th and Saturday, March 27th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the WorkForce Center at 1218 14th Street in Lubbock. At this interview students should be prepared to answer questions regarding their background, interests, and what they could contribute to the Youth Corps Program.

Pick up an application in the Go Center or see one of the counselors if you are interested in interviewing for the Youth Corps.

If you need more information, contact Kris Altman, Youth Corps Executive Director, at (806) 796-0797 or (806) 778-6122 or email at director@youthcorpsinc.org

You can also check out the website at www.youthcorpsinc.org

Are you someone who is ready to work, learn and become a leader? Do you want to do something more with your life? Here's your chance. It begins with Job Corps.

Career technical training..... education.....professional skills.....Job Corps will work with you from your first day in the program to the moment you start your new job. Each year Job Corps trains more than 60,000 students ages 16 through 24 in more than 100 career technical areas at 122 centers across the nations. Job Corps offers hands-on training in America's fastest growing careers, and graduates land high-wage jobs.

And the best part? It's at no cost to you!

Contact Job Corps to find out about the centers closest to you and if you qualify for the program.

(800) 733-JOBS

www.jobcorps.dol.gov

Workforce in Action Youth Zone program is a year round program that empowers South Plains youth between the ages of 14 and 21 with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for employment, economic independence, higher skills, higher wage careers and life long learning. The Youth Zone Proigram is service oriented and directed at helping youth in the South Plains area who do not appear to be on track to become members of a productive workforce.

Various services include
*tutoring, study skills training and instruction leading to completion of secondary school
*drop-out prevention
*summer employment opportunities
*mentoring and much more

Students participating in Youth
Zone receive stipends for school attendance, passing grades and active participation with the Youth Zone. They receive training on how to get a job, including interviewing for a job, how to write a resume, and how to work in Texas Registration. Help with testing for the ACT/SAT, THEA, Accuplacer and TABE are included, as well as help with college preparation including scholarships, grants and financial aid.

Eligibility guidelines for in-school youth include that a student must be 14-19 years old and enrolled in school.

For more information, contact Sara Hallett at (806) 894-5005, ext. 209.

Mrs. Johnson also has information in the office.