Northwest Wisconsin Youth Resource Guide...Phone: 715 -339 -2141 365 Hwy 100 Phillips, WI 54555 . Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin . Website: . Phone: 866 -839 -2843

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Northwest Wisconsin Youth Resource Guide

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Service Providers

NTC (Northcentral Technical College) Website: www.ntc.edu/

Contact: NTC Phone: 715-339-4555 1408 Pine Ridge Road Phillips, WI 54552

Mission: Northcentral Technical College: Building futures one community, one workplace, one learner at a time.

Northwest Wisconsin CEP (Concentrated Employment Program) Website: www.nwcep.org

Contact: Josh Kinneman Phone: 715-682-9141 422 3rd Street West Ashland, WI 54806

Mission: To strengthen the economy of Northwest Wisconsin, by providing effective and efficient workforce development services to businesses and workers.

Chequamegon High School Website: www.csdk12.net/

Contact: Kelly Inman Phone: 715-762-2474 400 9th Street North Park Falls, WI 54552

Mission: Our mission is to provide an educational environment in partnership with our community which inspires our students and prepares them for success in the world of the 21st century.

Prentice School District Website: www.prentice.k12.wi.us/

Contact: Robert Grzadzielewski Phone: 715-428-2811 909 Pine Street Prentice, WI 54556

Mission: The primary mission of the Prentice School District is to educate children. In order to accomplish this charge it is necessary to have a safe and helpful environment for students, faculty and the public.

Northwest Wisconsin CEPWebsite: www.nwcep.org

Contact: Josh Kinneman Phone: 715-682-9141 422 3rd Street West Ashland, WI 54806

Mission: To strengthen the economy of Northwest Wisconsin, by providing effective and efficient workforce development services to businesses and workers.

DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)

Website: dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/

Phone: 715-392-7896 Wisconsin Job Center 1805 North 14th Street Superior, WI 54880

Mission: Vocational Rehabilitation: Get a Job. Keep a Job. Get a Better Job. Serving employers and Individuals with disabilities who face a substantial barrier to employment.

http://www.ntc.edu/

http://www.nwcep.org/

http://www.csdk12.net/

http://www.prentice.k12.wi.us/


http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr/

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UW (University of Wisconsin) Extension Website: www.price.uwex.edu/ Phone: 715- 339-2555

Room 240, Normal Bldg

104 S Eyder Avenue

Phillips, WI 54555

Mission: We teach, learn, lead and serve,

connecting people with the University of

Wisconsin, and engaging with them in

transforming lives and communities.

Phillips High School Website: www.phillips.k12.wi.us/ Phone: 715-339-2141 365 Hwy 100 Phillips, WI 54555

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwestern Wisconsin Website: www.bbbsnw.org Phone: 866-839-2843 170 North 4th Avenue Park Falls, WI 54552 Mission: Our Mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center) of the North Website: www.adrc-n-wi.org/ Phone: 866-663-3607 104 South Eyder Ave Phillips, WI 54555 Mission: To provide choices to meet the challenges of life's journey. To provide information and assistance in accessing benefits and services for adults and families relating to aging, disability, mental health or substance abuse.

http://www.price.uwex.edu/

http://www.phillips.k12.wi.us/

http://www.bbbsnw.org/

http://www.adrc-n-wi.org/

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Education Resources

Tutoring & study skills training- instruction leading to completion ofsecondary school

Service Providers:

Details: Summer youth camp includes curriculum activities for school credit

NTC Website: www.ntc.edu/

DVR Website: dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr

Phillips High School Website:

www.phillips.k12.wi.us/

ADRC Website: www.adrc-n-wi.org/

Details: Services available through referral

Examples: One-on-one or group tutoring sessions Study skills classes or activities Summer education activities After school activities that are designed to assist youth with academic achievement

dropout prevention activities (may include pregnancy or drug and violenceprevention

Northwest Wisconsin CEP Website: www.nwcep.org


http://www.ntc.edu/

www,dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr



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Education Resources

Alternative secondary school services –educationalopportunities designed to offer additional options to aid in the completion and attainment of a diploma or certification

Service Providers:

Details: Summer youth camp includes curriculum activities for school credit




Details: Services available through referral Phillips High School Website: www.phillips.k12.wi.us/

Examples: GED and HSED programing options Alternative activities that allow youth to earn high school credit



http://www.ntc.edu/

http://www.dwd.wisconsin.gov/dvr



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Employment and Skills Training

Work experience (paid or unpaid)-provide youth with anopportunity to develop work place skills

Service Providers:

Details: Summer youth camp provides paid work experience and job skill development; CEP year-round services include job shadow and work experience opportunities





Examples: Internships Apprenticeships Job Shadowing On-the-job training activities



http://www.ntc.edu/




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Summer employment (paid or unpaid)-June-August workexperience

Service Providers:

Details: Summer youth camp and year-round youth services program provides paid work experience and job skill development opportunities







http://www.ntc.edu/




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Occupational skills training-instruction of a standardized set ofcompetencies which are applicable to a wide range of work setting or a specific skill set for an individual job

Service Providers:

Details: Need based support for skills training





Examples: Classroom instruction (CNA certification, welding competencies, etc.) Employer/on-site skill attainment (safety measures, risk management techniques,

etc.)



http://www.ntc.edu/




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Leadership Development

Leadership development opportunities-activities that provideyouth with the opportunity or training to take on new roles and responsibilities to actively lead others

Service Providers:

Details: Summer youth camp provides skill building opportunities



UW-Extension Website:

www.price.uwex.edu/


Details: Services available through referral

Phillips High School Website:

www.phillips.k12.wi.us/

Examples: Peer-centered activities such as peer mentoring and tutoring Community and service learning projects Organizational and team leadership training Training in decision-making, setting priorities, etc. Budgeting of resources/financial literacy training



http://www.ntc.edu/


http://www.price.uwex.edu/



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Support Services

Supportive services- direct costs or services provided to individuals toenable them to participate in a program or maintain employment

Service Providers:

Details: Need based equipment and transportation reimbursement available.



Examples: Childcare services or reimbursement Transportation reimbursement Work equipment reimbursement (uniforms, tools, etc.) Text book reimbursement for skills training course





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Support Services

Mentoring services-youth is supported by an individual or group

Service Providers:

Details: Case managers work with each client; referral services available.




Phillips High School Website: www.phillips.k12.wi.us/

Examples: Employment based (supervisor or support staff) School based (teacher, guidance counselor, etc.) Community based (Big Brother/Big Sister, faith leader, etc.)



http://www.ntc.edu/




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Support Services

Follow-up services-tracking and/or contact of youth following their departure from regular services to monitor their progress or status

Service Providers:

Details: Tracking and job development assistance continues for one year following formal services.




Examples: Phone calls Individual meetings Additional services offered



http://www.ntc.edu/



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Support Services

Comprehensive guidance and counseling- formal or informalor through referrals to other entities within the community

Service Providers:

Details: Case managers work with each client; referral services available.



Big Brothers/Big Sisters Website: www.bbbsnw.org


Phillips High School Website: www.phillips.k12.wi.us/

Examples: Career counseling and guidance Drug and alcohol abuse counseling Mental health counseling



http://www.ntc.edu/


http://www.bbbsnw.org/



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