The purpose of the Adults and Dislocated Workers Program is to assist WIA eligible adults and dislocated workers in acquiring unsubsidized self-sufficient employment by providing them with Intensive and Training Services.

The program activities intensive will include but will not be limited to:  (a) program orientation, (b) individualized counseling and career planning, (c) development of the Individual Service Plan (ISP), and (d) Short-term pre-vocational skills training.  The goal of the program is to provide case management services adequate to meet the employment, educational, and Supportive Services needs of all eligible residents of Aiken County.

Opportunities will be afforded to each participant of the program through an amiable and unique case management approach designed to prepare the participant to compete in the labor market, increase earnings, and self-sufficiency.  The intensive and training services provides basic literacy skills remediation, GED preparation, occupational skills, on-the-job training (OJT), job readiness, and job retention skills training.

Out-of-School Youth

The Workforce Investment Act's (WIAs) Older Youth is a program designed to assist 16-21 year olds with obtaining their GEDs and occupational skills training.  Through the older youth program youth are able to gain valuable work skills through workshops (resume writing, interviewing, career exploration, labor market research, etc.) and on the job trainings in related fields of interest.  The older youth program also provides opportunity for individuals coming into the program with a GED or High School Diploma to receive up to two years of occupational skills training at a technical school.  In order to get into the program individuals must:  be at least 16 years old, fit economic guidelines, and be ready and willing to gain lasting relationships as well as obtain valuable skills.