Have you dropped out of school?
Are you thinking of getting your GED?
Do you want a career?
Are you looking for a job?


Youth Work Skills


If you answered yes to any of these questions and you're looking to make a change in your life stop by NCAC. Our Youth Work Skills Program is a year long program designed to help young adults between the ages of 16-21. Newburgh Community Action Committee has a supportive staff that will work with you. For more information contact Linda Fogarty at Newburgh Community Action Committee 845.562.0100 x10 or email Linda Fogarty


Youth Work Skills Program Features:

  • Life Skills
  • Comprehensive intake and assessment
  • Development of an individualized action plan
  • Family Development based case management
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    Workshops covering such topics as:
  • Conflict resolution
  • Mental illness
  • Responsibility
  • Communication
  • Alcohol and drug abuse
  • Respect
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  • HIV and AIDS
  • Parenting issues
  • Budgeting
  • Current events
  • Careers
  • Gangs
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    Job Readiness Training
  • Computer Lab
  • Career Project development
  • Career Zone
  • Work-maturity placement
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  • Transportation
  • Job placement
  • Follow-up
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    Education
  • G.E.D. preparation
  • Transportation to testing
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  • College entrance
    preparation and assistance
  • Follow-up
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    Advocacy

    Referrals

    Outcomes of the Program:
    Let's work together to make it happen! For more details about our Youth Program please visit us at:
    Newburgh Commuity Action Committee
    123 Grand St. 3rd Floor, Newburgh, NY 12550
    Linda Fogarty
    845.562.0100 x10