Young Adults Archives - White Plains Youth Breau

Workforce Development Academy for Youth (WDAY)

High Schoolers | Young Adults | Youth Employment Services

In partnership with the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, the WDAY Program (City of White Plains Youth Bureau) has offered personal, educational, and professional services to eligible youth 16-24 years of age since 2004. The professional services are guided by the federal legislative orders inherent in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA is landmark legislation that is designed to strengthen the workforce system which includes our rising young professionals.

WDAY career services are based solely on the Youth’s unique individual career goals and objectives. We work closely with our young adults to design and implement life strategies that lead to success. We take pride in providing genuine support as they work to launch their individual careers to advance and achieve financial independence.

Enrollment Criteria

1. 16- 24 years of age

2. Unemployed OR Underemployed

3. Out of School (HS graduates are welcome)

4. US Citizen or Legally Authorized to Work

5. In-need of Additional Services

Required Documents

1. Valid and Current Photo ID (ex. NYS Driver’s License, US Passport, etc.)

2. Social Security Card

3. Completion of ES-100 Application

14 WIOA/WDAY Program Elements

Paid and Unpaid Work Experiences
Occupational Skills Certificate Training
Education Offered Concurrently w/ Workforce Preparation
Transitional Postsecondary Educational Services
Financial Literacy Education
Labor Market Information
Comprehensive Guidance and Training
Leadership Development Services
Support Services
Entrepreneurial Skills Training
Mentoring
Tutoring, Study Skills Training
GED/HSE and Dropout Recovery Services
Follow Up

Are participants paid a salary/ wage?

The WDAY Program provides Workforce and Professional Development support by means of employment referrals and paid internships in a participant’s desired career field sector.

Program participants qualify for tuition assistance for Occupational Skills Training Programs provided by WIOA Eligible Training Providers. Providers include but are not limited to Southern Westchester BOCES, SUNY WCC, and the Westchester School for Medical and Dental Assistant.

Please contact staff for more information.

Cost

This program is FREE.

How can I register?

Please contact Tony Martinez at (914) 422-1378 or amartinez@whiteplainsny.gov – applications may be obtained in person by appointment only.

Growing White Plains

Elementary Schoolers | Middle Schoolers | High Schoolers | Young Adults

A community agriculture project through which volunteers from White Plains and surrounding communities grow vegetables and herbs to be donated to the Ecumenical Emergency Food Pantry and other organizations helping to meet the food needs of residents of the City in need. Participants also learn about organic gardening and share healthy outdoor activity with friends and family.

Days /Times and Locations where program is offered

Program operates during the garden growing season, from February through November at two community garden sites, on the grounds of New York Presbyterian Hospital near the Bryant Ave. gate, and at the Bethel Community Garden, corner of Prospect St. and Sterling Ave. There is also a greenhouse located behind the Ebersole Ice Rink.

To participate, register as a member of Growing White Plains by filling out a brief registration form and adding your name and e-mail address to the distribution list so we can let you know when garden activities take place. Volunteers are free to visit or work in the garden at any time it is convenient for them.

Does this program charge fees and if yes, how much?

There is no charge for participation in Growing White Plains

What are the qualifications/ requirements for participants - if any?

A willing hand and heart. Registration for the program by filling out a brief registration form

Are participants paid a salary/ wage?

No. This is a volunteer program. Participation is voluntary.

How can I register?

At this time applications for this program are available only at the Youth Bureau.

Register by calling the White Plains Youth Bureau: (914) 422-1378 to obtain a registration form and add your name and e-mail address to the program e-mail list.