Youth Opportunity Program
Youth Opportunity Program
The Youth Opportunity Program (YOP) offers Monroe County youth an opportunity to complete a diploma, GED or to get and keep a job.
Program Information
The Youth Opportunity Program (YOP) offers Monroe County youth:
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Academic Skills
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Employment Services
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Career Information
If you are 14-24 years old, from a low-income family, and could use help to complete a diploma, GED or to get and keep a job, let us show you how we can help!
Educational Services
The YOP offers a wide range of individual and group services for youth who are getting a high school diploma and for those in need of a GED. The educational services include:
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One-on-one study sessions
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Collaboration with high school teachers and counselors
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GED test payment
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Weekly appointments
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Assistance with college enrollment and applying for financial aid
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Advanced training and certificate program payment
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Other supportive services, including transportation
Employment Opportunities
The YOP provides personalized employment services. We offer services that will assist youth in finding and keeping a job, including:
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Career exploration
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Individual job search
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Personalized resume and cover letter construction
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Work-readiness workshops
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Job shadowing
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Other supportive services
YOP Referrals
The YOP referral process begins with the completion of the YOP Referral Online Form. Once this form is completed, a YOP specialist will be in contact with you.