Youth Services
AYE Programs
AYE programs provide a comprehensive range of employment services for at-risk youth, including:
* classroom training * paid internships * mentoring
* workforce preparation * support services * job placement
* occupational training * career planning * work-based learning
WIA
AYE has served more than 300 youth under Workforce Investment Act (WIA), for PY 2007-08. Approximately 37% of the funds went towards direct participant costs for paid internships and support services, which offer economic relief to some of the poorest areas of Los Angeles. Support services include clothing, childcare, transportation and vocational training costs (i.e., tuition, books, supplies, union dues).
YOUTH BUILD
AYE’s DOL YouthBuild grant has enrolled 43 youth in construction and building trades since starting in January 2008. Many of the youth have already passed their GED or high school equivalency exam and related credentials. This project is operated in partnership with Abram Friedman Occupation Center (LAUSD), Mary Lind Recovery Homes, UAW-LETC, Homeboy Industries and several union apprenticeship programs. Approximately 37 youth are currently enrolled in the program.
