The Youth Service Corps program allows nonprofit organization or local government agency employers to connect with eligible job applicants and expand their workforce while the program pays for training.

The program:

• Places trained interns that match the needs of employers
• Pays an intern’s wages for up to six months while employers provide role-specific training
• Provides interns with coaching and support for the duration of the internship
• Is open to both English only and Spanish only speakers

The Connecting Point Employment Services department offers the Youth Service Corps program. The program is focused on hiring youth ages 16-30 to work with local nonprofits or government agencies in the areas of public service, food insecurity, and climate action.

Web pages

• Home (Youth Service Corps) - https://www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/youth-service-corps/
• Home (Connecting Point) - https://connectingpoint.org/
  
  

Youth Service Corps was previously called Youth Jobs Corps. Program detai…

Note: Due to a high volume of referrals, there is currently an active waitlist to join this program as a youth participant.The Youth Service Corps team will reach out once the individual reaches the top of their waitlist.

The Youth Service Corps program allows nonprofit organization or local government agency employers to connect with eligible job applicants and expand their workforce while the program pays for training.

The program:

• Places trained interns that match the needs of employers
• Pays an intern’s wages for up to six months while employers provide role-specific training
• Provides interns with coaching and support for the duration of the internship
• Is open to both English only and Spanish only speakers

The Connecting Point Employment Services department offers the Youth Service Corps program. The program is focused on hiring youth ages 16-30 to work with local nonprofits or government agencies in the areas of public service, food insecurity, and climate action.

Web pages

• Home (Youth Ser…

Sierra College provides financial aid information for attending college including details about grants, waived fees, book vouchers, scholarships, student employment, loans, and more.

Sierra College campuses are in Grass Valley, Truckee, Rocklin, and Roseville.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierracollege.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid/

This is one of many possible First 5 Nevada County Ready to Grow (R2G) program resources.

North Point Academy (NPA) provides an independent study program for high school students.

Features include:

• Options for online or traditional coursework
• Allows students to take classes at Bear River, Nevada Union, Sierra College, or participate in internships and employment

Web pages

• Home - https://northpoint.njuhsd.com/

Silver Springs High School provides a full-day continuation high school program focused on core academics, elective courses, and career training.

Programs include:

• Young Parents Program
• Employment Training
• Social-Emotional Learning & Restorative Practices

Web pages:

• Home - https://silversprings.njuhsd.com/

Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center, with locations in
Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin, and Auburn, provides free or low cost counseling services to Placer County residents. Available in English and Spanish. All ages.

Counseling

Types of Counseling

• Individual, couples, and family counseling
• Group Therapy Counseling

Counseling Eligibility and Insurance

• Eligibility - Placer County residents only.
• Insurance accepted as follows:
  • Medi-Cal - Medi-Cal Managed Care - Partnership HealthPlan of California through Carelon

Family Resource Center Services

Case Management

• Family Resource Center ​(FRC) staff provide advocacy, goal setting, and wellness recommendations to clients in need of support managing a difficult family situation. The majority of clients in need are referred to Lighthouse by social workers, probation officers, or other community-based organizations.

Educational Classes

• Financial Management/Budgeting Workshops
• Employment Readiness (includes job search assistance)

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Victory Village Veteran's Center provides support services for veterans, service members, and their families to ease the transition from military to civilian life. Services include assistance with housing, employment, benefits, and wellness programs.

Auburn & Nevada County services:

• Help with VA
• Goal setting
• Employment
• Benefits
• Veteran Support Groups
• Family Support
• Financial Assistance
• Housing Search
• Landlord Liaison
• Emergency housing assistance
• Utility assistance
• Rental assistance
• Unemployment workshop
• Move-in assistance (furniture)
• Deposit for apartments

Web pages

• Main page - www.vvvets.org/

AMI Housing, Inc (AMIH) provides housing, employment, and life skills programs to residents of Nevada County and Placer County who otherwise might be homeless. Nevada County residents must be clients of Turning Point. AMIH offers assistance in multiple languages through a Language Line service.

All AMI programs require:

• Proof of county residency for 14 days before being eligible for funding
• Current income that can support housing costs going forward after any funding assistance from AMIH

​AMIH and 211 offer assistance in multiple languages through a Language Line service.

Call 2-1-1 or 833-342-5211 for information about, and eligibility screening for, the following programs.

• Homelessness Prevention - For people who are at risk of losing their current housing.
• Rapid Rehousing - For people who are currently unhoused. Coordinated Entry intake required.
• Transition Age Youth - For Transition Age Youth (TAY) ages 18-24 in PLACER COUNTY. Help with life skills and finding housing.
  
  

Web pages

• Home - ht…

Placer County Office of Education Foster Youth Services partners with the Children's System of Care to identify provides educational case management for students and foster care.  

Eligibility - Open to any foster case.  

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Youth are eligible for ILP services from age 14 to the day before their 21st birthday, provided one of the following criteria is met:

• Youth was/is in foster care at least one day after their 16th birthday
• Youth is a former dependent who entered into a kinship guardianship at any age and is receiving/received Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments (KinGAP) between ages 16-18
• Youth is a former dependent who entered into a Non-Related Legal Guardianship (NRLG) after attaining age 8 and is receiving/received permanent placement services
• Youth is between 14-15 years with an open dependency case (in placement) & attending school or living in Placer County (*if youth remains in out of home placement at least one day after their 16th birthday, yout…

The Placer County Business Advantage Network (BAN) provides free employment services for job seekers and hiring support for businesses in Placer County.

Services include:

• Free job fairs for employers and job seekers
• Job leads and hiring opportunities by email subscription
• Job search support and training referrals
• Hiring assistance, recruitment tools, and networking for businesses
• Job Connections, which helps connect job seekers with local employers

Web pages

• Home - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5263/The-Business-Advantage-Network
• Hiring Assistance for Employers - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5643/Hiring-Assistance-for-Employers
• Resources for Job Seekers - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5645/Resources-for-Job-Seekers
• Job Fairs - www.placer.ca.gov/6228/Job-Fairs
• Job Leads - https://www.placer.ca.gov/5535/Job-Leads
• Job Connections - https://www.placer.ca.gov/6229/Job-Connections