Through a balance of academics and Service Learning, we provide the foundation upon which to build a brighter future. Youth Corps breaks the cycle of unemployment by providing young men and women an opportunity for a second chance!

The Department of Labor & Workforce Development administers the New Jersey Youth Corps, a program that offers young adults between 16 and 25 who have left high school without graduating the opportunity to both earn a high school equivalency and gain work skills through meaningful community service.

Corps members attend educational classes and receive personal and career counseling while also participating in community service projects. In addition to an HSE, those who complete the program receive help with college referrals, assistance with job placement, and a personal career portfolio.

Education
New Jersey Youth Corps staff design individual education plans for each member. Members spend half their time in classes geared to helping them earn an HSE (High School Equivalency). In class, they work in large and small groups and receive individual assistance as necessary. Instruction is also incorporated into their community service projects.

Work
The New Jersey Youth Corps arranges for each young person to participate in Service Learning Projects. The projects provide controlled, supervised work situations that allow members to develop the maturity and skills necessary to be a good employee

Personal and Career Counseling
The New Jersey Youth Corps provides ongoing counseling intended to help Corps members overcome barriers to personal, academic, and employment success. They learn skills that will make them more employable and participate in activities designed to help them develop better self-esteem, clarify their values, and develop leadership skills.

Money
The New Jersey Youth Corps provides a graduated stipend to young people while they are enrolled in the program (from $50/week to $100.00 weekly)

Eligibility	Those between the ages of 16 and 25 who have left high school without graduating, NJ resident
Age Groups	Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Financial Counseling / Literacy Community Community Education Community Service Education Adult Education / Literacy Tutoring / Enrichment Employment / Training Job Search Job Training Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood Supported Employment
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Counseling Counseling / Therapy, Individual
Payment Types	County Funding Free State Funding
Areas Served	Warren County

Last Updated: 04/24/24