Your Job Is Out There. We'll Help You Find It.
Our team connects young adults, aged 16-24, with FREE education and training programs, industry-recognized credentials, paid work experiences, and support services to become self-sufficient.
Academic Training
Our Connectors will work with you to find a program that will help you increase your academic skills and complete your high school diploma or high school equivalency exams. Classes are offered in study skills and tutors are available to assist you.
Career Training
We connect students with one of our training providers to gain skills in the career path of their choice as well as receive industry recognized credentials to help them on their career journey. Students will work with Connect staff and a local employer to secure a paid work-based learning experience. Check out our approved training programs by clicking the button below.
Support Services
Our Connect Counselors will support participants throughout their enrollment in the program.
- Adult Mentoring
- Counseling Services
- Individualized Career Planning and Labor Market Information
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship Skills
- Introduction to Financial Literacy
- Supportive Services (Bus Passes, fuel reimbursement, childcare, & more)
- Tutoring and Study Skills
- One year of follow-up services
- Work Readiness and other Leadership Development Opportunities
Our Partners
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) offers an integrated and comprehensive range of services consisting of workforce development activities benefiting job seekers—adults, dislocated workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, individuals with disabilities—and employers.
WIOA’s objective is to meet employers’ needs by increasing employment, job retention, earnings, and occupational skills among all job seeker populations. Job seekers first must meet WIOA eligibility requirements to receive WIOA-funded services. More information on the WIOA program may be viewed on the WIOA orientation video below. All applicants must watch the orientation video prior to contacting a case manager or attending a eligibility determination meeting.
LifeSkills Connection is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Program funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in partnership with Heartland Works, Inc.
To learn more about the WIOA Youth Program, view the video below.
Who Can Join:
In school and out-of-school youth, aged 16-24, who are eligible to work in the U.S. and have at least one of the following barriers to employment and/or training:
- Documented Disability
- High School Dropout
- Homeless and/or Runaway
- Pregnant and/or Parenting
- In Foster Care or Aged Out of Foster Care
- Offender (involved in the justice system)
- Basic Skills Deficient or English Language Learner*
*Must meet income requirements
**Individuals born male, 18 and older, must be registered for Selective Service to be eligible for any federal aid program.
Requirements:
- Proof of Residency (Utility Bill)
- Right-To-Work Documents (Kansas ID/DL, Birth Certificate, Work Authorization Card, Passport, etc.)
- Proof of Income (Last 6 Months)
- Proof of Selective Service Registration (Males 18 and older)
- High School Diploma (High School Graduates Only)
- Other eligibility criteria may apply
Our Connectors
Cindy Clack-Jacquet
Program Coordinator
Cindy covers Washington, Clay, Riley, and Geary County.
Holly Burk
Youth Connector
Holly covers Douglas, Shawnee, Osage, Jefferson, and Franklin County.
Edie tenBroek
Youth Connector
Edie covers Brown, Doniphan, Atchison, and Jackson County.
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