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Removing Barriers to the New You /
E3 Works (aka WIOA)

For 14-24 Year Olds*

Our career planners have the financial tools to make your successful whether you are seeking your first job or a fresh start.

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+ Financial Incentives to help you achieve

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About E3 Works
(aka WIOA - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)
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Your own career planner will help you Explore - Experience - Elevate (E3)

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EXPLORE

Discover careers that match your interests and goals

 

EXPERIENCE

Complete a short-term work experience at a local employer in your chosen field

 

ELEVATE

Find a permanent position or enroll in training to prepare for that position

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Services Available

  • Career counseling

  • Paid work experiences

  • Tutoring and study skills

  • Literacy development

  • Alternative school services

  • GED / HSED prep

  • Occupational and entrepreneurial skills

  • Leadership development opportunities

  • Financial literacy training

  • Mentoring and counseling services

  • Paid transportation, clothing, equipment, etc.

  • Follow-up services for 12 months

 

Read more on the 14 Elements of E3 Works >>​

 

Eligibility

We will assess your eligibility based on age, income level, and current skills, but you may qualify if you meet at least one of the below:

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  • Basic skills deficient

  • English Language Learner

  • Justice-Involved history

  • Homeless or runaway

  • Currently in or aged out of Foster Care

  • Pregnant or a parent

  • Disabled

 

Incentives to Completion

After applying and your eligibility is verified, we will assess your skills, create a plan, remove barriers to your success, and follow up after we provided our last service.

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Along the way, you can receive payments for completing steps that make you more successful on your career journey such as:

  • Informational Interview Complete

  • Aptitude/Interest Assessments Completed

  • High School Diploma

  • GED Test Component

  • GED/HSED Completion

  • Financial Aid (FAFSA) Completion

  • Post-Secondary School Application, Enrollment or Certification/Degree (BONUS: 2.0 GPA)

  • Resume Completion

  • Job Shadowing

  • Work Experience

  • Apprenticeships

  • Entrepreneurial Training Completed

Contacts

Claire Bakalars

Interim Career Planner

(608) 789-4584

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