In-school youth must be attending school, be between 14-21 years old, low-income and have one or more of the following characteristics:

Basic skills deficient
An English learner
Homeless/runaway/out-of-home placement/foster care/aged out of foster care
An offender
Pregnant or parenting
An individual with a disability
Require additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure or hold employment.

Tutoring and study skills training
Alternative secondary school
Summer employment opportunities
Paid and unpaid work experiences, including internships and job shadowing
Occupational skill training
Leadership development
Supportive services
Adult mentoring
Follow-up services
Comprehensive guidance and counseling
Financial literacy education
Entrepreneurial skills training
Labor market and employment information
Activities to help prepare for training and education