Youth Programs for Education and Employment in Bakersfield
Explore out-of-school youth programs in Bakersfield, offering educational opportunities, job readiness training, and supportive services for young individuals aged 16-24. Eligibility includes residency in specified areas and meeting certain criteria like being homeless, low-income, or a school dropout.
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Out-of-School Youth Programs Stephanie Baltazar, Student Employment Program Manager Jaime Lopez, Rural Initiatives Program Manager
SOAR (Student Outreach and Academic Re-Engagement) & Job Corp Scholars Provide Out-of-school youth a pathway to self- sufficiency and livable wages through completing an educational program and provision of wrap- around supportive services.
Program Services Receive Education training at Bakersfield College. Job readiness through career planning, career awareness/ exploration and work experience. Option of paid/unpaid work experience while completing their program Supportive services which cover expenses for all materials required for work/school Case management and service coordination in order to ensure success
Program Objectives Graduates will obtain education, professionalism skills and the ability to secure employment Decrease recidivism and increase education completion rates of vulnerable population Positively impact employment industries by producing qualified applicants Reduce the need for social services though gainful employment
Eligibility Requirements Reside: Bakersfield, Shafter, Arvin, Lamont, Delano, Wasco, McFarland or Oildale AND one or more of the following: Out-of-school Homeless or Runaway Low-income Disabled School dropout Foster Youth/Former FY Pregnant or parenting Basic Skills Deficient/ low-income
SOAR Specifics Age: 18-24 Education: Associates Degree and/or Certificates Program Length: Longer time available Eligibility: include limited paid work experience concurrently offered with educational program.
Job Corps Specifics Age: 16-24 Education: Short term Certificates Program Length: 1styear classes/2ndyear FT employment Eligibility: Includes victim of a severe form of trafficking & 50% can be outside of target area.
Questions? Contact us: jobcorpsscholars@bakersfieldcollege.edu adulteducation@bakersfieldcollege.edu
