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To be eligible for the Out-of-School Youth program you must:
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be 16-21 years of age
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qualify as low income as defined in the WIA Section
101 (25)
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be a United
States citizen or eligible non-citizen
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be registered with Selective
Service (required for males only)
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have one or more of the following six
serious barriers to employment:
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deficiency in basic skills as defined by WIA (at/or
below a grade level of 8.9) or is unable to compute, solve problems,
read, write, or speak English at a
level necessary to function on the job, in a family, or in society
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pregnant or parenting
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homeless, run-away, or foster child
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an offender
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an individual (including a youth with a disability)
who requires additional assistance to complete
an education program or hold or secure employment
Last Update -
05/21/2007
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