cherokee Youth Works

The Cherokee Youth Works program is Cherokee County’s, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program for 16 to 24 year old county residents. If you are in that age range and are not in school and need a GED, work experience, career coaching, life skills, other support with one on one attention, we are the place for you. If you have already graduated high school but your not finding that great job in the career field that you would like, or you need help deciding if college is right for you, get off that couch and let us help you get on your way.

Keep reading to see how we can help you. If you qualify for the program there is NO COST TO YOU, EVER, NEVER, NO COST!!!

Click here to see program Eligibility Guidelines

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You can contact us by doing any of the following:

Call us at (770) 345-5483 ext. 3
Email us at cyw@cherokeefocus.org
Our physical address is 113 Palm St. Holly Springs

...and we'll determine your eligibility for the program.

Why Should I Enroll?

"Since I have been coming to Cherokee Youth Works, my confidence level has increased immensely. I used to love coming to school, so dropping out was a stupid mistake. But my instructors have helped me focus and strive to achieve my G.E.D. and I really love and appreciate how they reach out to each individual student."

Enrolling in our Program

Parents

The Cherokee Youth Works Program has been in existence for over eight years.
CYW has over a 90% success rate in youth exiting the program.
CYW believes in a holistic approach to working with youth addressing youth's needs and building on their strengths.
Youth will attend GED, life skills and work readiness classes, participate in educational field trips, learn about career opportunities, and be assisted in employment and college entrance.
CYW provides 12 months of follow-up after exit to ensure that youth maintain employment or college enrollment and will step in and assist during this time when necessary.
CYW seeks to assist families as we are helping youth. Parents should feel free to ask for assistance if needed.

potential employers

Interested in hiring a youth? Due to our intensive workforce training program, our youth are ready to work.

Classes

The Cherokee Youth Works program began in October 2008 when Cherokee FOCUS identified out-of-school youth as a population in need of assistance in Cherokee County. The program began with the goal of helping youth with employment and education. CYW currently has a life skills, work readiness and GED preparation program. We hope to see all participants achieve their potential to become productive, self-sufficient citizens who contribute to their community. CYW can continue helping youth in the community with your help. You can contribute in the following ways.

DONATE: Help a youth earn a GED, buy a work uniform or purchase food for the family.
TUTOR: Volunteer your time to help youth prepare for the GED in the areas of reading, writing, social studies or science.
SPEAK: Do you have an inspirational story to tell? Do you have a job you would like to come and speak about? Come and share your knowledge and experience with youth in Cherokee County. Email us at cyw@cherokeefocus.org.

GED PREPARATION

We will work with eligible students age 16-24 to prepare them for the GED test. We concentrate on the following GED test areas: math, social studies, science, literature, and writing. Students are given ample opportunity for group and individual instruction. It is our hope that students make great strides academically and that these advances assist in propelling them toward their career and post-secondary goals.

Check out these links for:
More Info or to Register for the GED
Other GED Programs
GED Practice Materials

Work Readiness

The workforce program develops essential employability skills and provides training that will aid our youth in gaining and maintaining employment so that they can lead prosperous and productive lives. Some important areas covered in the workforce development program are:

Resume Writing
Interview Skills
Job Search
Job Coaching
Credential Opportunities Including:
OSHA
ServSafe
CPR/First Aid
Fork Lift

Life Skills

The goal of the Life Skills Program is to mentor, develop, and inspire our youth to become self-sufficient and make positive life choices through proven curriculum and hands-on experiences. Some areas include:

Budgeting
Buying a Car
Tuition Expenses
Establishing Credit
Debt Avoidance
Understanding Taxes
&
Creating and Maintaining
Strong Relationships

Testimonials

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Be a tutor

Check out these sample questions to see if you qualify to be a CYW tutor.

After submitting your quiz, email the results to us at cyw@cherokeefocus.org

We look forward to all tutorsbeing proficient in AT LEAST Reading, Writing, or Math.

Fill out this form and email it to us at cyw@cherokeefocus.org to become a tutor!

Cherokee FOCUS is an equal opportunity employer/program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.