Attention Youth

  The world is at your fingertips.  You just have to take advantage of the services available to you.  To apply for services, visit your local Employment Service Center, located on 1013 Broad Street, Selma, Alabama.  A representative is in Wilcox County on every other Thursday.  The representative is located in the Courthouse Annex on the 1^st Floor, across from the Sheriff’s Office.

 

The Alabama Career Center System

Serving youth between the ages of 14-21 seeking life or career skills.   A system devoted to helping youth get connected to a career through system building and collaboration.  This program benefits both the youth and employers.

The Wilcox County Children’s Policy Council is devoted to meeting the needs of every person they serve.  The Council does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability.  Services are available to everyone.

                 

Kenyatta Y. Ray

Youth Development Facilitator

P O Box 549

Camden, AL 36726-0549

Phone (334) 682-4998

Fax (334) 682-9425

Email:  wilcoxcoydf@frontiernet.net

Working Together with All County Agencies/Businesses and Schools for a Better Youth

 

 Mission Statement:

To promote youth development and growth through collaborative efforts by building and sustaining partnerships within the community.

Selma Employment Security Office

Margaret Hardy, Manager

1013 Broad Street

Selma, AL 36701

(334) 872-0471

Monroeville Career Center

Hal Clements, Coordinator

1075 Drewry Road

Monroeville, AL 36460

(251) 575-7013

ccmonroeville@adeca.state.al.us

 Wilcox County Children’s Policy Council, Youth Development Facilitator Kenyatta Y. Ray

12 Water Street

1^st Floor of Courthouse Annex

Camden, AL 36726

(334) 682-4998

wilcoxcoydf@frontiernet.net

 GOALS:

To provide Wilcox’s Youth with the resources needed to prepare them for entrance into today’s changing work force and ensure that they are qualified to enter the workforce in a competitive manner.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

·        WIA CERTIFICATION

·        JOB REGISTRATIION

·        JOB APPLICATION PREPARATION

·        JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

·        JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE

·        JOB CORP

·        INFORMATION & REFERRAL TO AREA COLLEGES

·        VOCATIONAL & JOB SKILLS TRAINING

·        INDIVIDUAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT & APTITUDE TESTING

·        RESUME WRITING & INTERVIEWING GUIDANCE

·        HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

·        THE “WORK EXPERIENCE” PROGRAM

·        VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES

·        ASSISTANCE WITH FUNDING FOR COLLEGE

HOW TO ACCESS THESE SERVICES:

STEP 1:  Determine what you want to do in life:

·        Higher Education

·        Obtain a Skill

·        Work Experience 

STEP 2:  Meet with Employment Service Representative for WIA Certification

 STEP 3:  Once certification is complete, will have to go to Career Center for an Individual Assessment

 STEP 4:  Commit yourself to completing the program you select and follow through on your decision to better your life.

 OTHER INFORMATION

·       Bring a picture ID, Social Security Card, Proof of income for the last 6 months, or certification of public assistance with you for each interview.

·       If you are 18 years old or younger, you will need to be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

·       Questions should be directed to Kenyatta Y. Ray, your local Youth Development Facilitator at (334) 682-4998.