Youth Re-Entry: WAGEES19 – Work and Gain Education & Employment Skills

WAGEES19 provide case management and re-entry services for justice involved adults ages 18-24.

WAGEES19 services include:

• Vocational/ Occupational Job Development & Training Strategies
• Job Certification Opportunities
• Employment Placement and Retention Strategies
• GED, High School diploma and Continuing Education
• Transportation Assistance
• Assistance Addressing Healthcare Needs
• Access to Mental Health Services
• Assistance Accessing Substance Abuse Services

The WAGEES19 project is an equal opportunity program funded 100% by the US Department of Labor and Employment and Training Administration in the amount of $550,000.00. Auxiliary aids are available upon request.

WAGEES19 is an incentive and supportive service based program. Incentives include:

• $50.00 gift card once placed in employment/or completion of short-term training program
• $50.00 Gift Card for retaining a job for 90 days
• $25.00 referral of new client (referral must be active and engaged in the program)

Supportive Services

• Work appropriate clothing
• Required work tools
• School supplies
• Transportation assistance

WAGEES19 is a reentry program funded 100% by the department of labor and the employment and training administration.