YOUTH
SERVICES

Overview of SETA’s Youth Services

Youth Development and Crime Prevention Project

SETA's YOUTH SERVICES are delivered collaboratively in the Sacramento Works One Stop Career Center system. A Youth Specialist at each One Stop helps youth access employment and training resources.

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Services - The Sacramento Works WIA Youth program is delivered collaboratively in the One Stop Career Centers. The Sacramento WIA program serves both in-school and out-of-school youth ages 16 to 21 and focuses on three primary goals:

  • Improving Academic Achievement
  • Preparing for and Succeeding in Employment
  • Supporting Youth Development

SETA currently partners with community-based organizations and school districts to provide the WIA Youth Services.

Youth Development and Crime Prevention Project serves youth at risk of, or involved in the criminal justice system. SETA partners with several organizations to provide employment and social services to these youth. YDCP services are available at the Franklin and Hillsdale Career Centers. For more information, please contact the youth specialist at those sites.

Sacramento Works for Youth Challenge Program provides re-entry services to youth on probation or parole. The Challenge grant coordinates academic, vocational, and employment services coupled with mental health and substance abuse counseling.

The Youth Navigator Program provides services to transitioning foster youth. Services include assessment, life skills training, academic and employment counseling and services, housing referrals and emancipation resources. Click here for program flyer.

Community Partnerships - SETA and Sacramento Works partner with a variety of community partners to serve Sacramento Youth.

Youth Community Planning and Assessment - click here for more information about the Sacramento Works Youth Council planning process and community assessment on youth issues.

Hire A Youth - The Jobs for Youth program and accompanying services are provided to business at no cost. Participating employers can look forward to receiving the following benefits:

  • Hiring Tax Credits
  • Pre-screened Applicants
  • Recruiting Orientations
  • Interview Scheduling and Coordination

Employers interested in hiring a youth (Ages 16-21) contact Gema Wright at (916) 263-6677 or email MGWrightX@delpaso.seta.net.