Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

The WIA Youth Program provides youth ages 16-21 with training and guidance to help prepare them for successful employment in a competitive workforce.

Program services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual and may include:  tutoring, GED preparation, paid and unpaid work experience, occupational skills training, leadership development opportunities, adult mentoring and supportive services such as transportation and childcare assistance.

Schedule: The WIA Youth Program training, meetings and events will be held at two locations: Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont’s Career Development Center at 2122 Freedom Drive in Charlotte and Urban League of the Central Carolinas at 740 West Fifth Street in Charlotte.

Hours: Monday–Friday from 8:30am until 4:30pm

Eligibility: To be eligible for the WIA Youth Program an individual must be:

• Between the ages of 16-21 at the time of enrollment
• Live in Mecklenburg County
• Be out of school
• Meet low-income requirements
• AND meet at least one barrier to employment as listed below:
  • Deficient in basic literacy skills – below 9th grade reading and math levels
  • School drop out
  • Homeless
  • A runaway
  • In foster care
  • Pregnant or parenting
  • An offender
  • One who requires “additional assistance.”

For more information regarding the Youth WIA Program or to see if you are eligible, please contact Sara Trexler at (704) 372-3434 or email sara.trexler@goodwillsp.org.