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Location | Resource or Foundation Name | Offers | Eligibility Criteria | Link | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1Nation Wide | Foster More | Provide internship opportunities to well-qualified current and former foster youth by partnering with Foster More and an organization in your community. | Current or Former Foster Youth | https://fostermore.org/take-action/internships-to-foster-youth/ | Contact form at bottom of webpage or info@fostermore.org |
1Nation Wide | Home Builders Institute | Training and certification for instructors
Industry-recognized certifications
Blended learning model
Nationally recognized curriculum
Basic construction core courses
Trade specific disciplines | students up to 25 years of age, particularly targeting those in secondary education. | https://hbi.org/fba/ | https://hbi.org/fba/#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Ijk5OTYwIiwidG9nZ2xlIjpmYWxzZX0%3D |
1Nation Wide | Foster Love - American Industry Scholarship | Up to $10,000 for two years towards tuition, academic costs, tools, housing, travel, equipment, and more,
Career Development
Professional Workshops
Networking
| Individuals seeking eligibility must fall within ages 18 to 25 in the year of application.
Those applying must hold United States citizenship.
Those seeking consideration should provide evidence of acceptance into an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational school, with the intent to enroll on a full-time basis.
Read More | https://academics.fosterlove.com/american-industries/scholarship/ | https://academics.fosterlove.com/contact-us/ |
1Nation Wide | Good Will Job Training Program | Discover available jobs
Explore new career paths
Fill out job applications
Meet with a career coach
Earn a certificate or credential
*Services may vary by location.
Prepare for interviews
Enroll in a training program
Getting help with your resume
Find “earn and learn” opportunities
Connect to community support
(such as transportation, childcare, internet access, financial planning) | Varies by State. Focus on Youth ages 16-24 experiencing foster care | https://www.goodwill.org/how-we-work-with-you/ | https://www.goodwill.org/how-we-work-with-you/ |
1Nation Wide | Pride Industries | Job Skills Assessment
Employment Preparation
Tutoring and Mentoring
Paid Internships
Job Placement
On-the-job Coaching | Income eligible
Ages 16–24 years old
No longer in school
One or more qualifying circumstances such as:
Experience in foster care
School dropout
Homelessness
Disability
Substance abuse
Mental health issues
Poor work history
History of reliance on government assistance | https://www.prideindustries.com/work-with-pride/foster-youth | Contact form at bottom of webpage or 1-844-426-2253 |
Alabama | The Alabama DHR Summer Youth Employment Program, Child Care Training program and Transition to Employment program | On-the-Job Training
Skill Development
| The Summer Youth Employment program allows colleges within the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) to employ current, past and prospective students ages 16 to 24 for summer employment and on-the-job training opportunities. The program specifically aims to provide skill development opportunities for students in families whose income level is at or below 200% of the poverty level. | https://dhr.alabama.gov/alabama-dhr-provides-workforce-training-programs-for-students-communities-through-alabama-community-college-system/#:~:text=The%20System%20includes%20the%20Alabama,College%20System%20Board%20of%20Trustees.&text=The%20Alabama%20Department%20of%20Human%20Resources%20serves%20more%20than%201.4,to%20help%20people%20in%20need. | Phone Number: (334) 242-1310
FAX: (334) 353-1115 |
Alabama | Jobs Program | Employability Assessment
Job Readiness
Job Skills Training
Disability Assessments
Adult Education | Receiving cash assistance through state | https://dhr.alabama.gov/family-assistance/jobs-program/#:~:text=The%20JOBS%20Program%20which%20is,DHR%20office%20in%20your%20county. | https://dhr.alabama.gov/county-office-contact/ |
Alabama | Jobs For America's Graduates | Non-certified vocational or technical training and apprenticeship programs or job readiness development and job placement. | Youth who have experienced foster care or are facing barriers to employment | https://jag.org/alabama/ | contact at the bottom of webpage |
Alaska | Workforce Innovation and opportunity Act Youth Program | Tutoring and study skills
Alternative high school services
Summer youth employment
Paid and unpaid work experience
Occupational skills training
Leadership development
Adult mentoring
Supportive services
Follow-up services
Comprehensive guidance and counseling
Financial literacy education
Entrepreneurial skills training
Career awareness, career counseling, and career exploration
Activities that help youth prepare for and transition to post-secondary education and training
Suicide prevention activities | A U.S. Citizen or Registered Alien;
Low Income (only for youth in-school and high school graduates);
Between the ages of 14 and 24 at the time of enrollment;
Meet Selective Service Registration requirements; and
Experiencing one or more of the WIOA Youth defined barriers to employment or education, including foster care | https://awib.alaska.gov/training-programs/wioa_youth.htm | https://awib.alaska.gov/training-programs/youth-grant-providers.html |
Alaska | Jobs For America's Graduates | Student Selection
Classroom Instruction
Adult Mentoring
Leadership Development
Guidance and Counseling
Jobs and Post-secondary Education Placement Services
12-Month Follow-up Services
Accountability System
Technical Assistance and Professional Development | Youth who have experienced foster care or are facing barriers to employment | https://jag.org/alaska/ | contact at the bottom of webpage |
Alaska | VOA - Transition Age Youth Services | Employment Skills Group: Focusing on securing meaningful jobs and pursuing further education or vocational training for career advancement. | Youth who have expereienced foster care ages 18-24 | https://voaak.org/services/tay-services/ | https://voaak.org/contact-us/ |
Albama | Raleigh's Place -Workmaship Initiative | Prepares older foster youth for adulthood through life skills training and education, as well as job training and placement services | Alabama Youth who have experienced foster care up to age 26 | https://www.raleighsplace.org/workmanship-initiative/ | Address: 346 Co Rd 1028, Clanton, AL 35046
Phone: (205) 755-9615 |
Arizona | Rise Arizona | workshops on managing personal finances, employment skills and resume building/interviewing, and housing resources and supports. | Supports youth or young adults, typically 14-21 years of age, who are in foster care, have aged out of foster care, or have a permanent home and still qualify for Independent Living Services. | https://riseservicesinc.org/arizona-services/ | https://riseservicesinc.org/contact/ |
Arizona | Workforce Services for Youth in Foster Care | Vocational Training
| Services are available to youth in foster care who are 14 or older and to former foster youth living in Arizona, who are under 21 years of age, and were in a state or tribal foster care system at age 16 or older. Services are also available to anyone who was adopted from a state foster care system at age 16 or older. The program providing these services is referred to as the Arizona Young Adult Program (YAP).
| https://dcs.az.gov/yap/edu#edusupport-list | Arizona Education and Training Voucher Program (ETV): AZETV@fosteredservices.org
Education Liaison: EducationPOC@azdcs.gov
Permanency and Youth Services | TILP | NYTD | YATI | Voluntary Extended Foster Care: YouthServices@azdcs.gov
Youth Empowerment Council | YEC: DCSYEC@azdcs.gov
TILP line (aftercare services): 480-651-3348
Youth Advocacy: YouthServices@azdcs.gov
NYTD Survey | Email: YouNYTD@asu.edu | Phone: 1-888-968-6983 (YouNYTD) |
Arizona | Workforce Innovation and opportunity Act Youth Program | Job search and referrals
Labor market information
Resume-writing assistance
Career planning
Training
Registered apprenticeship
Supportive services | INDIVIDUAL WITH A BARRIER TO EMPLOYMENT
(H) Youth who are in or have aged out of the foster care system. | https://des.az.gov/services/employment/workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act/about-workforce-innovation-and | https://arizonaatwork.com/locations |
Arizona | Youth Force | Internships | Underserved Youth living in Arizona including foster youth | https://azyouthforce.org/why-internship/ | https://azyouthforce.org/staff/ |
Arizona | Casey Family Program | Continuing education and job training services for foster youth to prepare for adulthood | Youths who have experienced Foster Care | https://www.casey.org/who-we-are/locations/arizona/ | Contact information on webpage |
Arizona | Jobs For America's Graduates | Student Selection
Classroom Instruction
Adult Mentoring
Leadership Development
Guidance and Counseling
Jobs and Post-secondary Education Placement Services
12-Month Follow-up Services
Accountability System
Technical Assistance and Professional Development | Youth who have experienced foster care or are facing barriers to employment | https://jag.org/arizona/ | contact at the bottom of webpage |
Arkansas | Jobs For America's Graduates | Student Selection
Classroom Instruction
Adult Mentoring
Leadership Development
Guidance and Counseling
Jobs and Post-secondary Education Placement Services
12-Month Follow-up Services
Accountability System
Technical Assistance and Professional Development | Youth who have experienced foster care or are facing barriers to employment | https://jag.org/arkansas/ | contact at the bottom of webpage |
Arkansas | Youth Program Central Arkansas Workforce development | Tutoring, study skills training and instruction, and dropout prevention services
Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
Paid and unpaid work experiences
Occupational skill training
Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation
Leadership development opportunities
Supportive services
Adult mentoring
Follow up services
Comprehensive guidance and counseling
Financial literacy education
Entrepreneurial skills training
Services that provide labor market and employment information about in-demand industry sectors
Activities that help youth prepare for and transition to post-secondary education and training | Eligible out-of-school youth may not be younger than 16 years old nor older than 24 years at the time of enrollment and meet the following eligibility requirements listed below.
Registered for Selective Service or valid exemption
Be able to work in the United States
Provide a valid Social Security Number
Not attending school at time of enrollment
An individual in foster care or who has aged out of foster care or who has attained 16 years of age and left foster care for kinship guardianship or adoption or a child eligible for assistance under sec.
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