Youth Program Elements

14 Services to Support Your Success

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth program consists of the following 14 elements that will be provided to all youth participants. These fourteen program elements are designed to provide a comprehensive support system tailored to your unique journey. Whether you need academic help, job placement assistance, or personal development, our team is here to guide you through every step of the process.

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WIOA Youth Program Elements​

Please select an element below to view its detailed national standards and resources on the WorkforceGPS website (links open in a new window.

• Tutoring, Study Skills Training, Instruction, and Dropout Prevention (opens in a new tab) activities that lead to completion of a high school diploma or recognized equivalent

• Alternative Secondary School and Dropout Recovery Services (opens in a new tab) assist youth who have struggled in traditional secondary education or who have dropped out of school

• Paid and Unpaid Work Experience (opens in a new tab) is a structured learning experience in a workplace and provides opportunities for career exploration and skill development   

• Occupational Skills Training (opens in a new window) is an organized program of study that provides specific skills and leads to proficiency in an occupational field

• Education Offered Concurrently with Workforce Preparation (opens in a new tab) is an integrated education and training model combining workforce preparation, basic academic skills, and occupational skills

• Leadership Development Opportunities (opens in a new tab) encourage responsibility, confidence, employability, self-determination, and other positive social behaviors

• Supportive Services (opens in a new tab) enable an individual to participate in WIOA activities

• Adult Mentoring (opens in a new tab) is a formal relationship between a youth and an adult mentor with structured activities where the mentor offers guidance, support, and encouragement

• Follow-up Services (opens in a new tab) are provided following program exit to help ensure youth succeed in employment or education

• Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling (opens in a new tab) provides individualized counseling to participants, including drug/alcohol and mental health counseling

• Financial Literacy Education (opens in a new tab) provides youth with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve long-term financial stability

• Entrepreneurial Skills Training (opens in a new tab) provides the basics of starting and operating a small business and develops entrepreneurial skills

• Services that Provide Labor Market Information (opens in a new tab) offer employment and labor market information about in-demand industry sectors or occupations

• Postsecondary Preparation and Transition Activities (opens in a new tab) help youth prepare for and transition to postsecondary education and training

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How Do I Get Started?

To learn more about our programs and if you qualify, please contact:

Teofilo Ugalde

Phone: 575-527-7756 or 575-527-7776

Email: TUgalde@dacc.nmsu.edu or ctp@nmsu.edu