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The Youth Development Program offers
a variety of youth centered services and activities in Gallatin,
Park and Meagher counties. These services and activities are
designed to meet the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood.
Interagency networking helps build additional support systems
to meet more specific individual needs.
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The goal of the WIA program is to provide
eligible young people, who are looking for academic and employment
success, effective and comprehensive activities such as counseling,
referrals, mentoring, supportive services, training, job placement,
life skills and follow-up services. Participants are placed
in work experiences that complement their interest and educational
goals. You'll find WIA participants throughout our area working,
learning and contributing to our community.
Employment Training helps young people develop employment
skills. Staff work closely with participants and explore different
careers, learn how to use resources to search for employment,
prepare a resume, develop important interview techniques,
enhance their computer skills and most importantly utilize
their previous work experiences.
"The Youth Employment Program has given
me the tools and experience I need to achieve my goals. The
next stop is college. I could not have done it without them!"
The transition from home to independence
is not always easy. Young people face tough decisions, and
challenges that come from living on their own. Balancing work,
friends, school, family, possibly children and of course money
can be overwhelming. Recognizing these potential barriers,
the Youth Development program offers classes simply called
'Life Skills'. The topics for Life Skills classes are directed
by the participants when ever possible. Topics covered have
included, setting educational goals, parenting skill, stress
management, peer support, budgeting and financial planning,
counseling, and a variety of health care topics.
"HRDC's Youth Development staff have
given me the support and confidence I need to have a successful
future. Thank you!"
32 South Tracy
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-585-4877
Youth Development Director
406-585-4874
Youth Employment Coordinator
406-585-4873
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