EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PDF BROCHURE
The Education, Employment and Training Division (EE&T) was formed in 1987. The mission of EE&T is to cultivate growth in youth and young adults by providing comprehensive programs and supportive services leading to successful educational attainment and employment.
The division is comprised of 8 programs that provide alternative education, drop out prevention and workforce development services to youth and young adults. EE&T serves over 3, 000 youth and adults per year providing tutoring, GED instruction, workforce training, Medicaid enrollment, leadership activities, mentoring, job development and work experience.
All programs and services are aimed at empowering youth to further develop the skills and education necessary to promote positive citizenship in their community.
Program Highlights
GED PROGRAM
Over 2, 400 youth have been served through the GED program over the past 25 years with 89% successfully attaining their GED and awarded a New Mexico High School diploma.
STAY IN SCHOOL PROGRAM
Over 3, 300 youth have participated in the Stay-in-School program over the past 24 years with 99% increasing their reading and/or math levels, 98% receiving employability and life skill training, 94% receiving valuable work experience opportunities, and 99% remaining in school till graduation.
WORKFORCE LITERACY
In the last three years, YDI has trained nearly 900 youth and young adults with 85% completing the program and gaining valuable workplace skills. Sixty percent (60%) have attained their Career Readiness Certificate and 45% havegained employment.
YOUTHBUILD
Reconnecting young people who have dropped out of high school to earn their secondary and postsecondary credentials. YouthBuild participants learn important on-site construction skills while working toward their GED.
