Young Adult Program

Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Young Adult Program

WorkSmart has teamed up with other local organizations to help young adults from ages 18-21 pursue their academic and career pathway goals and enter the workforce. As part of the WIA Young Adult Program, you can get connected to things like career advising, tutoring, job readiness and retention training, as well as paid and unpaid work experiences to help prepare you for success in your career pathway.

Available Services and Support

The WIA Young Adults Program can help connect you to employment and career resources right here in the community and beyond. Let us help you as you gear up for post-secondary education or employment with the following services and support made available with funding from the Workforce Investment Act (WIA):

Career advising to discuss career/academic goals;
Resume writing and interviewing prep assistance;
Internship and job shadow opportunities;
Leads on local job openings and recruitment;
Identifying available skill training opportunities; and more.

Can I Participate?

WorkSmart’s Young Adult Program is available to individuals between the ages 18 and 21 who live in the counties of: Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Marquette, and Sauk.

You must also be low-income and also must face one or more of the following challenges to successful workforce entry: (1) school dropout; (2) basic literacy skills deficiency; (3) homeless, runaway, or foster child; (4) pregnant or a parent; (5) an offender; or (6) need help completing an educational program or securing and holding a job. Interested individuals under 18 years of age that meet the eligibility criteria for the program should contact a WorkSmart representative for more information.

Not sure if you are eligible? Talk with a WorkSmart Representative.

How Do I Get Started?

Drop in at a WorkSmart Young Adult session near you! We meet with young adults (weekly or monthly) throughout our six-county service area. Check out the list below for times and locations or download the flyer. No need to sign up, just show up. We look forward to meeting you!

Columbia County

Mondays / 9:30am-12:30pm

Madison College Campus

330 West Collins Street, Portage, WI

Meet in Room 105

Dodge County

Third Monday of month / 1:00-4:00pm

WorkSmart Access Point

143 E Center Street, Juneau, WI

Meet in Conference Room

Marquette County

Second Friday of month / 11:00am-2:00pm

WorkSmart Access Point

480 Underwood Avenue, Montello, WI

Meet in Room 103

Dane County

Thursdays / 10:00am-1:00pm

Dane County Job Center

1819 Aberg Avenue, Madison, WI

Meet in Room 5

Jefferson County

Wednesdays / 10:00am-1:00pm

Workforce Development Center

874 Collins Road, Jefferson, WI

Meet in Room 103

Sauk County

Tuesdays / 10:00am-1:00pm

Sauk County Job Center

522 South Boulevard, Baraboo, WI

Meet in Conference Room

Contact Us

Got a question or want more information? Contact our WorkSmart Youth Liaision, Barbie Fye, at (608) 242-4564 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for help.

More Resources and Help

Access more resources information on young adult services throughout our website or contact us for help today.

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