The Young Adult Career Initiative prepares out-of-school young adults ages 16-24 (OSY) to make a successful transition into self-sufficiency and financial independence through:
- High School Equivalency/Academic Support
-High School Equivalency Test preparation (TASC) - Work Experience Leading to Career Opportunities
- Career Skills Training
- Personal Supportive Services
Through our strategic collaboration with Rowan College at Burlington County Workforce Development Institute (RCBC-WDI); Rowan College at Burlington County Adult Basic Education (RCBC-ABE); Innovative Staffing & Business Solutions; Oaks Integrated Care; Burlington County American Job Center; Beneficial Bank; and other key partners, participants have access to a variety of supports critical for their success.
There will be a special effort to connect participants with work experiences in statewide growing economic sectors such as:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Financial Services
- Health Care
- Life Sciences
- Retail, Hospitality & Tourism
- Technology & Entrepreneurship
- Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
The Program also offers supportive services including:
- Adult Mentoring
- Guidance and Counseling services
- Financial Literacy Education
- Entrepreneurial Skills Training
- Post-Secondary Preparation and Transition Activities