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The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) publishes this bi-weekly publication for youth. The ETA administers federal government job training and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. These services are primarily provided through state and local workforce development systems. To view the current issue, click here.

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For Information Call 800.760.3620

Palmetto Youth Connections is a Community Partnership focused on serving out-of-school youth ages 16-21 throughout South Carolina.  Our focus is to develop community-wide partnerships and collaborations among state agencies, local municipalities, local workforce investment boards, community based organizations, faith-based groups, School Districts, Adult Education programs and others that serve youth.

Mission: Improve the quality, competitiveness, and productivity of the nations future workforce by removing barriers and developing the skill sets of our young adults.

 

Palmetto Youth Connections currently offers services in the following areas of South Carolina:

 

Catawba Workforce Area

(Chester, Lancaster, & York Counties)

PYC Office in Rock Hill, SC - (803) 985-3602

 

Pendleton Workforce Area – WorkLink

(Anderson, Oconee, & Pickens Counties)

PYC Office in Anderson, SC - (864) 328-7789

 

Trident Workforce Area

 (Berkeley, Charleston, & Dorchester Counties)

PYC Office in N. Charleston, SC - (843) 574-1897

 

Upstate Workforce Area

(Cherokee, Spartanburg, & Union Counties)

PYC Office in Spartanburg, SC - (864) 634-8746

 

Please call a site near you for more information or visit SC Commerce for more information about WIA Services in your area.

 

Student Resource Websites

 

·         SC Adult Education

o    Adult Education Information

o    SC GED Testing Information

o    SC Adult Education Sites

·         Work Ready SC & WorkKeys

o    www.workreadysc.com

o    www.workkeys.com

·         GED Test Preparation & Weekly Schedule

o    www.testprepreview.com

o    www.gedforfree.com

o    http://diplomaguide.com/index.html

·         ACT & SAT Test Preparation

o    www.collegeboard.com

o    www.princetonreview.com

o    www.act.org

·         Financial Aide for College

o    www.fafsa.ed.gov

·         Other Youth Resources

o    http://americaspromise.org/

o    http://www.aypf.org/

o    http://www.ja.org/

o    http://www.jobshadow.org/

o    http://www.nydic.org/nydic/

o    http://www.nyec.org/

o    http://www.ncwd-youth.info/

o    http://www.ppv.org/

o    http://www.search-institute.org/

o    http://www.youngbiz.com/

o    http://www.yesican.gov/

 

 

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A chance to complete your high school education or upgrade your basic skills!

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Earn cash incentives for completing your High School Diploma or GED!

Enter into paid Internships or On-the-Job training opportunities!

Receive financial assistance for certificate or diploma courses with local colleges!

Receive assistance from a certified Career Coach to get financial aide for college!

 
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