Youth Program Providers
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title-1 (WIOA) Youth Program SFY24 Subrecipients
The list of organizations below represents the AWIB's competitively awarded statewide network of State Fiscal Year 2024 WIOA Youth program service providers:
Alaska's Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS)
The DFCS program provides youth under Division of Juvenile Justice supervision and in secure treatment facilities throughout the state the opportunity to meet their educational and employment goals through targeted programming and individualized services. Services include high school completion, employment training, supportive services, prevention and reintegration support, and follow-up support to youth.
Alaska Vocational Technical Center
AVTEC WIOA Youth Program supports eligible participants with occupational skills training, supportive services, high school completion assistance, job placement and work experience. This program is a best fit for youth seeking post-secondary training to advance their employment skills and earn occupational credential towards Alaska's in demand occupations.
Alaska Works Partnership Inc.
Contact: Alexis Cowell
alexisc@alaskaworks.org
(907) 306-5529
The Alaska Works Partnerships program provides career counseling and training towards career pathways in basic construction trades skills and maintenance leading to oil & gas, transportation, registered apprenticeship, mining, and maritime job opportunities. This program is a best fit for youth seeking construction and industrial training skills.
EXCEL Alaska Inc.
Contact: Christina Wilson
christawilson@excelalaska.org
(907) 952-9777
EXCEL Alaska, Inc. provides transitional support for out-of-school youth living in rural Alaska by equipping participants with essential skills and support for successful entry into the workforce or further education. In addition to promoted work-based learning opportunities, EXCEL’s key services include job search assistance, resume building, and interview preparation, tailored to diverse career interests in fields such as aviation, carpentry, multimedia, medical careers, culinary arts, and more. This holistic program aims to empower youth with the tools needed for long-term career success and community impact
Literacy Council of Alaska, Inc.
The Literacy Council of Alaska program offers a variety of services including English language learner, high school completion, tutoring, and ABE testing. The program also provides occupational skills training, work experience, support services and employment placement. This program is a best fit for youth needing assistance to graduate high school, gain employment experience, and acquire skills towards a career pathway.
Nine Star Enterprises
The Nine Star program provides a variety of services including, high school completion, tutoring, ABE testing, drivers training, employment skills training, work experience opportunities and occupational training. This program is a best fit for youth needing supportive assistance; facing barriers to high school completion; and need guidance to graduate high school, gain employment experience, and acquire skills towards a career pathway.
SERRC-Alaska's Educational Resource Center
The SERRC program provides a variety of services including, high school completion, tutoring, ABE testing, drivers training, employment skills training, work experience opportunities, occupational training, and career pathway guidance. This program is a best fit for youth needing assistance to graduate high school, gain employment experience, and acquire skills towards a career pathway.
University of Alaska Anchorage Kenai Peninsula College
UAA Kenai College provides services to out-of-school youth ages 16-24, who face barriers to education and career advancement. The college supports participants in high school equivalency attainment, connections with employers and in-demand occupations, work experience and career exploration opportunities, and postsecondary education and training . Support services are available to ensure participant success in training.
