Program helps youth find jobs and pass the GED

The Kendall Youth Employment Program (KYEP) has openings in their free program that helps youth find jobs, helps youth choose a career, and helps dropouts prepare for the GED. The program is funded by the River Valley Workforce Development Board.

Emily Hatch, 19, earned her GED diploma on July 1, 2015. Emily enrolled in KYEP in May 2015 in order to receive GED help; she prepared for the GED test while working at two jobs.

On June 12, Emily took and passed the Social Studies and Language Arts sections of the GED. On June 19, she took and passed the Math and Science sections of the GED. Emily then received her GED when she was able to prove that she had previously passed tConstitution test.

Emily set a goal of getting a GED and she quickly accomplished her goal because she was motivated and she already had good academic skills. Her next goal is to enroll in classes at Waubonsee Community College. For fun, Emily enjoys singing and she plays both guitar and drums. Emily loves to be outdoors, especially to go fishing or running.

The new eligibility requirements for KYEP that started on July 1, 2015 are more lenient than before. 16 to 24 year-old youth who are a dropout, or who are on probation, or who are pregnant/parenting are now eligible regardless of household income. For more information on the program, call Mark or Laura at 630-553-4166 or go to http://roe24.org/services/kendall-youth-employment-program/.