YouthSource
Children, Youth and Young Adults Division
A "One-Stop" Shop
YouthSource started in 2003 as a “one-stop” service center for young people ages 16-24 who had dropped out of school. Our goal is to provide as many services as possible in one location as possible so that young people are able to complete their secondary credential (GED or high school diploma) and move on to college and/or employment.
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Move forward with YouthSource
Education Services: Delivered in partnership with Renton Technical College:
- Contextual learning related to careers
- Aligned with Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EARLS)
- Open entry/open exit
- Project-based learning
- Self-paced and student-centered
- Small group instruction-focused
Eligibility
Any young person age 16-24 who has dropped out of high school, left high school or needs support to find a job and/go to college.
Employment Services
- Career exploration with hands-on experiential opportunities and internships in fields of interest
- Job placement services
- Job readiness training
- Job retention services
- Job search assistance
Other services
- Community/service Learning
- Interpersonal skill development
- Justice committee/advocacy work
- Life skills training
- Public speaking presentations
- Student council
Eligibility
Any young person age 16-24 who has dropped out of high school, left high school or needs support to find a job and/go to college.
