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Community Youth Collaborative (CYC)
Education and Employment Focus Youth Program

Program Designed to Serve:Youth ages 16-21, with barriers to education and/or employment.

Providing youth with the skills, tools and knowledge necessary to successfully complete their education and/or enter into the workforce.

The CYC is a WIA, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County funded program designed to assist youth in building the skills necessary to obtain a high school diploma or GED, a college degree, and/or employment.

Mission: to provide youth with education, training, and employment services that better prepare them for rewarding careers in high growth / high demand occupations.

The Community Youth Collaborative (CYC) is designed to assist both, out-of-school and in-school youth.

Definitions:
Out-of-School Youth
Youth who have dropped out of school
Youth who have already obtained a high school diploma or GED

In-School Youth
Youth currently enrolled in traditional or non-traditional schooling

Entry Requirements:

  1. Youth 16-21 years old,
  2. US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien,
  3. Lives in Tarrant County,
  4. Low Income,
  5. Complete all certification/enrollment documents,
  6. Agree to meet attendance and other program requirements as outlined in the certification documents.

Services We Provide:

  • Work Readiness classes
  • Resume Building
  • College Preparation
  • Interviewing Tips
  • Paid Work Experience
  • Financial Aid Applications
  • Computer Access
  • Tutoring
  • Other needs as determined

Supportive Services

  • Child Care Assistance
  • Transportation
  • Medical Services
  • Eye Examination & Glasses
  • Work and/or Training Related Expenses
  • Emergency Services
  • Other needs as determined

News:
Download: CYC flyer

Staff
Program Manager:
Tacia Torres – 817-804-4210

Lead Program Specialist:
Amber Nowell - 817-535-5520, ext. 26

Performance Analyst:
Tiffany Clayton – 817-535-5520, ext. 28

Employment Specialists:
Brian Lane – 817-804-4268, 817-501-2832
Kevin Mathis – 817-535-5520, ext. 29


Case Managers:
Tamara Vaughn – 817-535-5520, ext. 24
Stephanie Jones – 817-804-4267
Evelyn Spotwood – 817-535-5520, ext. 25
Emily Hughes – 817-535-5520, ext. 22
Tiffany Cook - 817-804-4202

Certification/Recruitment Specialists:
Benitra Baker – 817-804-4297
Shelley Mallory – 817-535-5520, ext. 23




   We are very proud of our CYC partners as follows:
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County
Fort Worth ISD
Arlington ISD
Tarrant County College (TCC)
Fort Worth Pregnancy Center (FWPC)
Three Sisters Learning Center (Dr. Mary Neal)
Family Pathfinders
Easter Seals
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth
Cassata High School

  

The Community Youth Collaborative Program is a WIA Youth program funded by Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County.
817-569-9008