Employment and Education Programs

The Employment & Education Program includes but is not limited to the following services: childcare working parents, tuition assistance, youth leadership, on the job training and school uniforms/fees.

 Summer Youth Works!

Dates: Registration December until March 31th

Details:

Seasonal employment for college bound high school 10-12th graders and students enrolled in accredited colleges or certification programs.

 Childcare in Support of Work

Dates: February until funds are exhausted

Details:

• Assist with job start up or to make family current with day care in support of work
• Parent must be employed or starting a new job (documentation required)
• Child care may before or after school, a learning pod, summer camp, an in-home daycare or child care center
• Child care provider must be registered with DSS

Eligibility documents needed:

• State issued ID
• Proof of household income from the past 30 days
• If household income is not from employment, a letter or email of hire is required
• Statement from childcare provider stating child’s name and the date they can start, or Invoice from a current childcare provider
• If the balance is more than $600, a statement from the childcare provider that they will work with the household on a payment plan and allow the child to continue to attend the facility
• Completed Palmetto CAP registration documents

 On-the-Job Training (OJT)

Dates: February until funds are exhausted

Details:

• Provides paid work experience to the unemployed and underemployed to increase employment skills

Eligibility documents needed:

• Resume
• State issued ID
• Proof of household income from the past thirty days
• Completed Palmetto CAP registration documents

 Tuition Assistance

Dates: February until funds are exhausted

Details:

• Accredited college and Trident Technical College students only
• Assistance with tuition, college fees and licensure exam fees

Eligibility documents needed:

• State ID
• If 18 or older, a state ID; if 17 or younger, a school ID
• Proof of household Income for the past thirty days.
• Statement from school showing current balance. Complete printout with student’s name, school ID and breakdown of bill, FASFA and other awards
• If needed, proof of payment plan arrangement and history of payments
• Current class schedule
• Completed Palmetto CAP registration documents