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Northwest Michigan WORKS! Youth Services

Northwest Michigan WORKS! Youth Services assist the youth of area in improving educational achievement, preparing for success in employment, developing into good citizens and leaders, and finding paid work experience. Youth advisors work with schools and local employers to provide these services.

Services

Educational Services
Beaver Island Lighthouse alternative school
Tutoring
Study skills training
Drop-out prevention
Exposure to post-secondary educational opportunities


Employment Services
Employability skills training
Internships
Job shadowing
Occupational skills training
Summer jobs for disadvantaged youth


Citizenship & Leadership Services
Leadership development opportunities
Social behavior and “soft skills” training
Decision-making training
Teamwork training
Community service learning projects
Citizenship training


Additional Support for Youth Linking youth to other community services
Adult mentoring
Follow-up services
Supportive
services, such as transportation assistance, to succeed in program activities.
This page last updated on 5/7/2008.
In accordance with the Americans for Disabilities Act (ADA), the information in this site is available in an alternative format upon request received by this office. Michigan relay number for the deaf: (800) 649-3777. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

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Celebrate With Us!

The Beaver Island Lighthouse Alternative School Spring 2008 Class Graduation/Completion Ceremony is scheduled for May, 15, 2008 at 11:30am at the VFW Hall, 12735 US-31 North, in Charlevoix.

Students will be receiving a Certificate of Completion for successfully meeting the requirements for the program.

A light reception will follow the ceremony.

 

Survey for Youth - May 2008

The Grand Traverse County Commission on Youth in conjunction with Michigan Works! Youth Services is providing this survey.

The feedback provided by area youth is important and will help the Grand Traverse County Commission on Youth.

Click Here to begin.

 

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