St. James Parish
Department of Human resources has received funding from the St.
Charles parish River Parishes Workforce Investment Board to
provide job training for out of school youth 17-21 years of age.
The program is open to low-income St. James Parish residents who
have dropped out of school or have a GED or diploma and are basic
skills deficient.
Career Start will provide job training, GED or higher education
assistance, work experience, mentoring and individual case
management to 12 youths.
Each individual enrolled in the plan will complete assessments,
service plans and goal setting workshops in an effort to allow
students to become workforce ready.
For more information, call Herbrena Godfrey at 225-562-2338.
CareerStart
: CareerStart is a program that will provide
individuals that are out of school with access to local resources
and educational and occupational opportunities.
CareerStart
Purpose: CareerStart will provide youths with paid
part-time work study positions so that upon completion of the
program these participants will be equipped to enter the workforce
as semi-skilled or skilled, experienced workers.
What Does
CareerStart Offer ?
Paid Work Study
Mentoring
Education and
Training
Service and
Volunteer
Career and Life
Skills
Goal and Planning
What Does One
hope to Accomplish
17-21
years of age
Basic Skills
Attainment Rate
Work readiness
Skills
Occupational Skills
Skill Attainment
Rate
Diploma / GED
Full - time
employment
Credential
(assistance in applying for certification program)
Retention Rate
Earnings Gain
Registered to vote
Continued Volunteer
Services
How
Long Will the Training last ? : CareerStart will
provide year - round support and learning and the opportunity for
growth for ages 17-21
What
are the Eligibility Requirements?
Out-of-School youth
ages 17-21 years old
Low income St. James
Parish residents
Dropped out of High
School or have a GED or Diploma
