PROGRAMS

IYIP a multi-faceted approach to youth employment that invests in the future of Illinois’ at-risk transition-age youth (16-24). This approach to youth employment accounts for the youth’s employment barriers as well as the physical, emotional, social, and mental health needs while helping them to secure and sustain long-term and/or career employment thereby ensuring a greater likelihood of success and self-sufficiency.

• Category I
  • Category I – Short-term, Summer Employment
    (Work-based Learning; Career Development Experience; and Pre-Apprenticeship programs)
  • Objective
    The primary objective for youth served in Category I is to develop their “Essential Employability Skills” and to earn a minimum of 180 hours of entry-level work experience.
• Category III
  • Category III – Career Development – Industry-linked Long-term Employment
    (Registered Apprenticeship; Non-Registered Apprenticeship; and Recognized Postsecondary Credentials (Industry-Linked Credentials, Certifications, or Licenses)
  • Objective
    The primary objective for youth served in Category III is long-term unsubsidized employment in local industry upon completion of established Apprenticeship/Credentialing programs.