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.

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