Wherever your career goals lead you,
how you get there is up to you!  Now is the time
to develop the ground work for your future.  Do
not overlook the importance of education, developing
skills and a good work ethic.  They will allow you to 
realize your full potential and become a self-sufficient adult.

Your Connection
To Local Workforce and Youth Services 

There are many agencies, organizations, private and non-profit entities in 
the Henderson area who do offer many specialized services from which youth will benefit.  Additionally there are a number of state and national organizations that offer youth programs, information and guidance. 

Department for Employment Services

The Henderson Office of the Department for Employment Services
have historically been an advocate for youth and we intend to continue our support for this segment of our labor force and future leaders of our communities.  Although currently we do not have a special program that strictly serves youth, our agency always has job openings that are appropriate for youth.  Especially during the summer months, we receive a greater volume of job openings from employers interested in hiring young adults.  We also invite you to use our Resource Centers to conduct job searches, prepare a resume, or you may want to just browse through our Virtual Workshop Center to learn about how to prepare for your job hunt, interviews or other employment related activity.

Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center

The Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center offers training in 22 different vocational skills to people 16 to 24 years of age (no age requirements for persons with verified disabilities) that meet the income requirements.  Students can also earn a high school diploma, GED and attend college classes through the co-enrollment programs with Henderson Community College and Owensboro Junior College of Business.  The training is free, as are all of the support services including job placement assistance, basic medical and dental care and career guidance.  The Center also offers a non-residential program.  A representative is on-site at the Career Connections Center 1/2 day each month.  For more information call 270-389-5391.

Job Corps is the largest residential education and training program in the United States for disadvantaged youth ages 16 through 24. The mission of the Job Corps program is to help economically disadvantaged young adults become responsible, employable and productive citizens by providing them with opportunities to develop the vocational, educational and social skills needed to succeed. For more information about the national Job Corps Program call 1-800-585-4052.

Kentucky Virtual High School

The Kentucky Virtual High School is a statewide educational service delivering high school courses and online learning opportunities to Kentuckians. KVHS courses are delivered to public high schools through the Kentucky Education Technology System.

     

 Kentucky YMCA Youth Association

Back-To-School
   Stay-In-School Program

The Back-To-School/Stay-In-School (BTS/SIS) Program, sponsored by the NAACP, is an incentive based program seeking the retention and graduation of at-risk youth, particularly African Americans and other minorities. The  BTS/SIS program works to increase the number of skilled, literate youth graduating from high school.  The program provides mentoring, tutoring, remedial assistance, and incentives for maintaining regular attendance.  Extra curricular activities are also offered to increase self worth, cultural awareness and community service.

Habitat for Humanity 
Youth Programs

Habitat for Humanity is now focusing on involving all school-aged youth. Through Habitat young people have the opportunity to work in partnership with a diverse group of people and to make a positive difference in their own communities. Working with Habitat is one of the best opportunities young people can find for such experiences. 

Youth under the age of 16 are not allowed to work on a construction site in accordance with national child labor laws. 

Safe Work/Safe Kids

The Safe Work/Safe Kids initiative brings together all of the Department of Labor's efforts to keep our youth safe on the job. Committed to making sure the American workforce is prepared, secure and can rely on quality workplaces, helping teens gain work experience and ensuring that their work is positive and safe is critical to that commitment. This site provides information on the Labor Laws, wages, and providing a safe workplace.

National Youth Employment Coalition

The National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC) is a network of 180 youth employment and development organizations dedicated to promoting policies and programs which help youth succeed in becoming productive, self-sufficient adults. 

Youth Tree USA

Youth Tree is one of the most comprehensive Internet Directories of programs, services, and resources promoting the healthy development of youth (K-college students) and families.

The Internet Public Library Youth Division

Provides library services to Internet users. Activities include: finding, evaluating, selecting, organizing, describing, and creating information resources; and direct assistance to individuals.