ACHIEVE! Youth Opportunity Program provides a comprehensive array of services for out-of-school youth between the ages of 16 and 24. Services include Adult Secondary Education/ High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) preparation, customer service vocational skills training resulting in a National Retail Federation Customer Service certification, Microsoft Office training resulting in nationally recognized certifications, ServSafe Food Handler (TRA-Quincy only), and CPR/ First Aid training (TRA-Quincy only), job readiness/ employability development training, non-paid work experiences/ internships, occupational computer and clerical skills training, leadership development training/ opportunities, adult mentoring, summer and permanent job development/ placement assistance, supportive/ follow-up services, and comprehensive guidance, counseling including and referral services. The overall intent of the program is to provide a continuum of services that will ensure that a young person’s education and workforce needs are addressed throughout his/ her youth years.
To learn even more about the impact this program has on our students lives meet Kylee Folan: A TRA-Quincy ACHEIVE! Youth Opportunity Success Story!