Services for Youth

Career Path Services provides employment and education services at WorkSource Columbia Basin for youth ages 16-21 to help them find good jobs and start careers. Our employment representatives work one-on-one with customers to meet their goals. Services include:

  • High school re-entry
  • GED prep and testing
  • Help with job applications and resumes
  • Skills training
  • Employment workshops
  • Career counseling
  • Paid work experience or on the job training
  • Mentoring
  • Leadership development
  • Job referrals
  • And so much more!
Above: Preparing for the working world doesn't have to be a drag.

 

One customer's story

"Jane" came to WorkSource with no job and no drivers license. She had dropped out of high school and was struggling as a single mother on public assistance. Through our youth services, she completed her GED, obtained her drivers license and completed a work experience that resulted in being hired for a position that pays $11 per hour.

Eligibility requirements

To qualify for our youth services, you must:

Enrollment is limited. Eligibility restrictions apply. Program made possible by Workforce Investment Act funds through the Benton-Franklin Workforce Development Council.

Find out more

Here are three ways you can find out more about our youth program:

You can also download our application for services or read our frequently asked questions.

In the news

Students to learn from  and A life full of hope - articles from the Tri-City Herald about youth in our program