The federal government, including the U.S. Department of Labor, sponsors a wide variety of job training and job placement assistance programs for America's youth. Here are just a few of the opportunities available to them. The Department's Employment and Training Administration is the primary agency responsible for such programs.
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Career Information for Kids from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Gives information about different careers and their educational requirements. Written for a youth audience.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
A nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
Youth Programs of the Employment and Training Administration
Explore these pages and links for up-to-date information about the Department's youth programs, legislation and regulations, and other information working to positively impact our nation's youth.
- YouthBuild - YouthBuild programs give at-risk youth ages 16-24 the opportunity to transform their lives by earning their high school diploma or state-recognized equivalency degree, learning to be community leaders, and preparing for college and other post-secondary training opportunities.
Job Corps
Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth.
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AmeriCorps - The Corporation for National Service is the domestic version of the Peace Corps, in which citizens volunteer for one year tutoring at-risk youth, building housing, helping senior citizens live independently, and other activities.