Minnesota Youth Program

Website: https://www.nemojt.org/ 

Provided Services

• Individual identification of difficulties such as teen parenting,
  homelessness, runaway situations, juvenile court participation, chemical
  dependency issues, family life situations resulting in group home
  placement or social services intervention, disabilities, economic hardship,
  English language deficiencies which limit participation in employment or
  education.
• Skills/interest/ability assessment and development of personalized plans
  for continued education and job preparation.
• Encouragement for students to complete high school, explore the "world of
  work," and post-secondary training opportunities, engage in career
  awareness activities.
• Eligible youth are placed into appropriate work situations to help them gain
  valuable experience and understand the linkage between education and
  work.
• Tutoring, study skills training, and instruction leading to completion of
  secondary school, including dropout prevention strategies
• Alternative secondary school services, as appropriate.
• Summer employment opportunities that are directly linked to academic and
  occupational skill learning.
• Occupational skills training, as appropriate.
• Leadership development opportunities, which may include community
  service and peer-centered activities encouraging responsibility and other
  positive social behaviors during non-school hours, as appropriate.
• Supportive services.
• Adult mentoring for the period of participation and a subsequent period, for
  a total of not less than 12 months.
• Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of
  services, as appropriate.
• Comprehensive guidance and counseling, which may include drug and
  alcohol abuse counseling and referral, as appropriate
  

Contact
Address: 890 N 9th Street PO Box 1028, Virginia, MN 55792-1028
Alysa Hackenmueller, Youth Program Lead: 218-421-6071 | alysa.hackenmueller@nemojt.org