Youth Works Program

Unlocking opportunities for 150 young adults aged 16-24, Youth Works goes beyond by offering paid work experience, empowering career exploration, and comprehensive work readiness skills training

Overview

Unlocking opportunities for 150 young adults aged 16-24, Youth Works goes beyond by offering paid work experience, empowering career exploration, and comprehensive work readiness skills training. 

The Youth Works program is made possible through a grant provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services TANF Block Grant Funds to SLATE.

Who is Eligible?

To qualify, you must:

  • Be aged between 16-24
    • Students who are under age 17 will need a parent or legal guardian signature on the Eligibility Form
  • Meet the income requirement of 185% of the federal poverty level
  • Reside in either St. Louis City or County

Required Documentation 

Eligible applicants must show documentation that shows proof of age, St. Louis residency, and household income. The same document may serve as proof of two categories; for example, a drivers license listing date of birth and City residence is proof of both age and residency.

One document as proof of age: 

  • Driver’s License 
  • Baptismal Record 
  • Birth Certificate
  • DD-214 
  • Work Permit 
  • Federal, State, or Local ID Card 
  • Passport 
  • Hospital Record of Birth 
  • Public Assistance/Social Service Records 
  • School Records or ID Cards 
  • Report of Transfer or Discharge Paper 

One document as proof of residency: 

Please provide an official document from the US government, an educational institution, a religious, medical, or social service agency, or a utility bill verifying your current address (within the most recent 30 days) containing the name of the individual requesting support or the individual's parent or legal guardian.

One document verifying household income: 

  • Bank Statements
  • Compensation Award Letter
  • Copy of Authorization to Receive Cash Public Assistance
  • Copy of Public Assistance Check
  • Court Award Letter • Employer Statement/ Contact
  • Family or Business Financial Records
  • Housing Authority Verification
  • Pay Stubs
  • Pension Statement
  • Public Assistance Eligibility Verification
  • Public Assistance Records
  • Quarterly Estimated Tax for Self Employed Persons
  • Refugee Assistance Records
  • Self-Attestation
  • Social Security Benefits
  • UI Claim Documents
  • UI Wage Records
  • Award Letter from the Veterans Administration
  • Proof of Assistance through the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 USC 2011 et seq.)
  • Proof of State or local income based public assistance
  • Proof of youth residing in a qualified census tract

How To Apply

Ready to Seize the Opportunity? Fill out our Interest Form below and take the first step toward a brighter future! Our staff will review your information and determine your eligibility. After that, they will contact you with your next steps. 

Youth Works Interest Form

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