New Jersey Youth Corps of Newark | International Youth Organization (IYO)
Resource Name:New Jersey Youth Corps of Newark | International Youth Organization (IYO)
address
703 S 12th St, Newark, NJ 07103
Eligibility
Open to youth, ages 16 through 25, wishing to acquire a high school diploma or GED. Students must be eligible for employment, 16 and 17 year old must obtain working papers which are provided by the Youth Corps. Students 18 and older must obtain finger printing and background checks at their expense.
Required documents
Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, proof of address, drop out letter from previous high school, proof of work, valid driver's license.
Hours
Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Application process
Self-referrals and outside referrals are accepted.
Fees
None.
Service area
Essex County, NJ
Serves out-of-school youth between the ages of 16 and 25 in a combined academic-work program. Provides basic skills or high school instruction to students in all subjects necessary to earn a GED or High School diploma. Available year round and runs in cycles of 3 - 4 months.