​The following articles provide grantees guidance using Illinois workNet tools to implement the Youth Career Pathway Program.



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Youth Career Pathways

Youth Career Pathways

This Employment and Training Program will assist youth to continued education and employment in the state of Illinois. The goal is to provide basic and technical skill training and work experience to help participants get good jobs, increase earnings and reduce reliance on public assistance.​
Youth Career Pathways Overview for Employers

Youth Career Pathways Overview for Employers

​The Youth Career Pathways program creates a pipeline of skilled, enthusiastic workers in the community. The project is designed to assist youth who face barriers to continue in education and gain employment in the state of Illinois. The goal is to provide basic and technical skills training and work experience to help participants enter careers, increase earnings, reduce reliance on public assistance, and improve their work abilities. 
Work Based Learning: Putting Theory into Practice

Work Based Learning: Putting Theory into Practice

​Learn about the value apprenticeships can add to both the employer and the job seeker.
Recruiting Employer Partners for Youth Career Pathway

Recruiting Employer Partners for Youth Career Pathway

<div class="ExternalClassF6A87896C346432E83D2D3B5A5EEDD28"><p style="margin&#58;0px 0px 10.66px;"><span style="margin&#58;0px;"><font face="Calibri"><font color="">Do you have an employer pool identified for your program or do you
need to recruit employers?<span style="margin&#58;0px;">&#160; </span>Here are a
few tips and tools to help you get started recruiting.<span style="margin&#58;0px;">&#160; </span></font></font></span></p>

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Getting Started as a Youth Career Pathway Grantee

Getting Started as a Youth Career Pathway Grantee

<div class="ExternalClassDDDCBE86CCE04ECAA543343CEF5A918D"><p style="margin&#58;0px 0px 10.66px;"><font face="Calibri"><font color="">Congratulations on being selected as a Youth Career Pathway
grantee!<span style="margin&#58;0px;">&#160; </span>This program consists of online
program facilitation and reporting tools, as well as, technical assistance.<span style="margin&#58;0px;">&#160; </span></font></font></p>

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Getting Started as a Youth Career Pathway LWIA Grantee Partner

Getting Started as a Youth Career Pathway LWIA Grantee Partner

<div class="ExternalClassFC7D4CF90AB247A19F19260FCBACAFFF"><p style="margin&#58;0px 0px 10.66px;"><span style="margin&#58;0px;"><font color="" face="Calibri">Thank you for partnering with your local Youth Career Pathway
grantee!<span style="margin&#58;0px;">&#160; </span>Local Workforce Investment Act
(LWIA) staff are an important part of this program since participants will need
to be verified as WIOA eligible and entered into Illinois Workforce Development
System (IWDS).<span style="margin&#58;0px;">&#160; </span>Read the following to
understand&#58;</font></span></p>

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