WorkSource Atlanta’s (WSA) Youth Reaching Independence through Skills and Employment (R.I.S.E.) Program provides services to eligible youth ages 14-24 to help them succeed in school and/or work. Youth must live in the city limits of Atlanta, meet low-income guidelines, and possess defined barriers to completing an education program and/or gaining employment. The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds WSA Youth Services programs.
OPEN ELIGIBILITY DAYS:
Tuesdays from 3 PM to 5:30 PM | Thursdays from 10 AM to 12 PM
@ Westside Works: 261 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314 | ask at front desk
👉COMPLETE THE VIRTUAL YOUTH ORIENTATION here
WIOA Youth Program 14 Elements
| 1. Tutoring, Study Skills Training, Instruction, and Dropout Prevention 2. Alternative Secondary School and Dropout Recovery Services 3. Paid and Unpaid Work Experience | 4. Occupational Skills Training 5. Education Offered Concurrently with Workforce Preparation 6. Leadership Development Opportunities |
| 7. Supportive Services 8. Adult Mentoring 9. Follow-up Services 10. Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling | 11. Financial Literacy Education 12. Entrepreneurial Skills Training 13. Services that Provide Labor Market Information 14. Postsecondary Preparation and Transition Activities |
👉 Out-of-School Youth (OSY)
WorkSource Atlanta offers year-round job training and educational programs for youth ages 16-24. Complete the WSA Youth Services interest form, Youth R.I.S.E. Program Orientation and download the WSA Youth Enrollment Process Checklist below to apply.
👉 In-School Youth (ISY)
WorkSource Atlanta offers paid/unpaid summer job opportunities and year-round employment and training services to youth ages 14-21. We have a limited number of applications and accept them on a first-come, first-served basis. Complete the WSA Youth Services interest form, Youth R.I.S.E. Program Orientation and download the WSA Youth Enrollment Process Checklist below to apply.
Download the WSA Process Checklist Here.
