NEWS SOURCE: San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., July 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Recruitment for the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) youth program, with funding administered by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, is under way through September 30, 2011. Approximately 500 positions are currently open and applicants should visit www.SBCountyJobOps.com to find the right service provider in their community.
The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Act Youth Program gives eligible youth access to services designed to increase educational opportunities, develop better job skills, explore career options, develop leadership qualities, participate in adult and peer mentoring and counseling and obtain valuable work experience.
Applicants up to the age of 21 must be a resident of San Bernardino County and a senior in high school or out of school. The program is designed for youth from low income families that are faced with barriers to employment. Service providers may have additional qualifications and applicants may contact them for more details.
To learn more about the San Bernardino County WIA Youth Program, call or visit one of the youth providers listed at http://www.sbcountyjobops.com/youthservices.html .
About the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County:
The Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County is comprised of private business representatives and public partners appointed by the County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors. The Board strives to strengthen the skills of the County’s workforce through partnerships with business, education and community-based organizations. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors is committed to providing County resources to generate jobs and investment.
The Workforce Investment Board, through the County of San Bernardino’s Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department, operates the County of San Bernardino’s Employment Resource Centers (ERCs) and Business Resource Centers (BRCs). The ERCs provide individuals with job training, placement and the tools to strengthen their skills to achieve a higher quality of life. The BRCs support and provide services to the County’s businesses including employee recruitment.
News issued by: Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County
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Original Story ID: 2011-07-0720-003 (7126) :: 2011-07-0720-003
Original Keywords: workforce, training for a job, youth jobs, San Bernardino County WIA Youth Program, County of San Bernardino’s Economic Development Agency and Workforce Development Department Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County San Bernardino California SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.
Alternate Headline: The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Act Youth Program gives eligible youth access to services designed to increase educational opportunities
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