Young Adult Services
The YAS program is an individualized program that meets the needs and interests of each youth funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Youth will work with a youth career advisor to identify their skill sets and interests and utilize that information to develop a plan for education and employment.
We offer many services to participating youth:
Education Services
Tutoring, Study Skills training, Dropout prevention
Alternative Secondary school offerings
Occupational Skills training
Education offered concurrently and in the same context as workforce prep.
Financial Literacy Education
Activities that help youth prepare for post-secondary education or training
Employment Services
Work Experiences, On-the- Job training, and Job shadowing
Entrepreneurship Education
Labor Market and employment information/in demand sectors
Other Services
Leadership development opportunities
Supportive Services (Financial Assistance)
Adult Mentoring
Guidance and Counseling
Follow up for 12 months
Contact Us
Dearborn, Ohio, and Franklin Counties
Jackson, Jennings, and Bartholomew Counties
Valorie Fisher
Youth Team Lead
(812) 718-1023
valorie@rivervalleyresources.com
Jefferson, Ripley, and Switzerland Counties
Tasha Theetge
Youth Career Coach
(812) 571-0649
stheetge@rivervalleyresources.com