Youth Council:  

The Northeast Tennessee Workforce Investment Board (NETWIB) established the Northeast Tennessee Youth Council as required by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) 1998. The Northeast Tennessee Youth Council is charged with overseeing the coordination of  local youth workforce systems and programs.

The Northeast Tennessee Youth Council is a collaboration among local business, education professionals, government, community leaders and youth that provide youth with opportunities to become productive and working adults.

The Youth Council has aligned its working plan so that linkages are established between academic learning and the world of work. Through partnerships with local school districts, business and community partners, the Youth Council is piloting new ways that prepare in/out of school youth for careers, while addressing local employment shortages and growing local talent for current and future needs.

Youth Council Accomplishments:

• $250,000 Out-of-School Youth WIA Grants (2003-2004)
• $400,000 In-School-Youth WIA Grants (2003-2004)
• ETSU Center for Banking Training
• Northeast State Community College Occupational Skills Training
• ETSU Center for Community Outreach and Family Services
• Sullivan County Department of Education
• Exceeded all federal and state mandated youth performance measures
• Completed Phase 2 of the Community Asset Mapping Project
• Co-Hosted Ireland Project with Northeast State Community College
• Co-sponsored the "Creating Our Own Economic Advantage" Conference
• Youth Council Executive Committee

Northeast Tennessee Workforce Investment Board is an administrative entity financially assisted by WIA Title I and an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency.  TDD: 423-547-7511 or       423-610-0134