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A new workforce development program is providing an opportunity for young adults between ages 16-24 who dropped out of high school to find a career and make money during the process. Founded by Shelby Hypolite, THREE-E (Educate, Employer, Employ) is a program geared towards young adults, helping participants gain access to free guidance and support that leads to a successful career path.
The program is available to residents in the following parishes: Assumption, Lafourche, and Terrebonne Parish. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be deemed eligible:
- Youth is not attending school
- Youth is between 16 and 24
- Resides in Assumption Parish, Lafourche, or Terrebonne Parish
In addition, applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements:
- A school drop out
- A youth who is within the age of compulsory school attendance, but has not attended school for at least the most recent complete school year calendar quarter
- A recipient of a secondary school diplomas or its recognized equivalent who is a low-income individual and is either basic skills deficient or an English Language learner:
- An offender
- A homeless individual, a homeless child or youth runaway
- An individual in foster care or who has aged out of foster care system or has attained 16 years of age and left foster care for kinship guardianship or adoption a child eligible for assistance under sec/477 of the Social Security
- An individual who is pregnant or parenting
- An individual with a disability; or
- A low-income individual who requires additional assistance to enter or complete educational program or to secure or hold employment
Those who meet the listed requirements and are interested in the program can contact Shelby Hypolite at (985) 209-1848 or (985) 227-7448
