Youth Services

Description: Provides funding to create employment opportunities for youth. Work readiness will be the only performance measure to assess the effectiveness of the program. Expands age limit for eligibility from 21 to 24.

On April 17th, 2009 Governor Jim Doyle announced Wisconsin received $38 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to help dislocated workers, youth and people with disabilities find jobs and join in revitalizing Wisconsin’s economy.

View the map of Youth Services funding - where the money went in Wisconsin.

Contact Name: Ron Danowski
Contact Phone: (608) 266-3485
Contact E-Mail: ron.danowski@dwd.wisconsin.gov
Web Site: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwdwia/youth/summer_youth_employment.htm

Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of
Federal Web Site: http://www.doleta.gov/programs/general_info.cfm

Youth Build

Description: Provides funding for Youthbuild activities. In YouthBuild programs, low-income young people ages 16-24 work toward their GED or high school diploma while learning job skills by building affordable housing for homeless and low-income people. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership development and community service.

Funding Mechanism: Provides competitive grants to local YouthBuild programs throughout the state.

Agency: Commerce, Department of
Contact Name: Tarna Gahan-Hunter
Contact Phone: (608) 267-9382
Contact E-Mail: tarna.gahanhunter@commerce.wi.gov
Eligible Entities: Non-Profit Organizations

Responsibility for Implementation: Federal

Federal Agency: Labor, Dept. of
Federal Web Site: http://www.youthbuild.org/site/c.htIRI3PIKoG/b.1223921/k.BD3C/Home.htm