Program Overview

Thanks in part to a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant from the Orange County Workforce Development Board, the College engages out-of-school and unemployed youth to reconnect them with educational and workforce systems.

The YEP program is held on the SUNY Orange Middletown campus and offers youth ages 16-24 the following:

• Preparation for the High School Equivalency test - GED®
• Assistance with applying for the High School Equivalency Regents Exam Pathway
• Workplace soft skills training
• Opportunities to attain credentials in Customer Service and Sales, Healthcare, and Security Guard
• The option of paid work experience or employment assistance

This unique program provides case management, employment counseling, and small group instruction that will serve as a stepping stone toward achieving higher education and establishing career goals.

Eligibility Requirements

• A youth aged 16 to 24
• A resident of Orange County New York
• High School Non-Completer
• Underemployed or unemployed

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