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Out of School


Northwestern Regional Workforce Investment Board supports innovative approaches to working with young people based on the following design elements of the Federal Workforce Investment Act. Services are available to both in and out of school youth.

Workforce Investment Act Youth Program Design Elements
  • Provide an objective assessment of the academic levels, skills levels, and service needs of each participant
  • Develop service strategies for each participant identifying an employment goal, achievement objectives and appropriate services
  • Provide preparation for post-secondary educational opportunities
  • Provide strong linkages between academic and occupational learning
  • Provide preparation for unsubsidized employment opportunities
  • Provide effective connections to intermediaries with strong links to employers

NRWIB supports and monitors the following out of school youth programs:

  • Goodwill Industries, Inc.
  • WERACE – Western Connecticut Regional Adult & Continuing Education 
  • Naugatuck Valley Community College – WAVE Program
  • Northwestern Connecticut Community College – Team Success Program 

Contact: Bob Coatta 203-574-6971 x450 or
Mike Hayden 203-574-6971 x437