Out of District Resources:
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Washington Youth Academy (WYA) is a division of the National Guard
Youth ChalleNGe Program. Established under authority of both federal and
state law, the WYA is a state-run residential and post-residential
program for 16-18 year olds who have dropped out of high school or are
at risk of dropping out.
The Washington Youth Academy is a
quasi-military training and mentoring program for at-risk youth. The
goal of the program is to give youth a second chance to become
responsible and productive citizens by helping them improve their life
skills, education levels, and employment potential. The program
incorporates a highly structured format, with an emphasis on student
discipline and personal responsibility to provide a positive, safe, and
secure learning environment.
Job
Corps is the nation's largest career technical training and education
program for students ages 16 through 24. It is a U.S. Department of
Labor program, established in 1964, that provides 100,000 students per
year with hands-on training in America's fastest growing careers.
And the best part? It's at no cost to you.
Job
Corps is taking steps to help protect our environment and connect
students with businesses and their surrounding communities through green
training. Green training in the fields of advanced manufacturing,
automotive and construction industry areas can be viewed in our Careers page for more information.