NW-SCC awarded $527,549 for Youth Success Program Grant

MUSCLE SHOALS– The Youth Success Program at Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) has been funded for $527,549 for the 2016-2017 by the Alabama Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This is an increase of over 20% from the 2015-2016 allocation.

“We are ecstatic with our increase in funding over last year and hope to continue the growth of our program,” said Youth Success Program Coordinator, Cindy Statom. “With this increase, we will be able positively impact the lives of more young people and help them reach their goals.”

Over the past year, the Youth Success Program has increased the number of new out-of-school youth served by approximately 70%. “I’m glad to see Cindy and her staff rewarded for their hard work over this past year with over $100,000 increase in funding,” said Associate Dean of Institutional Effectiveness/Distance Education and Development, John McIntosh. “They have been a shot in the arm for this program and I know they are going to continue to help it reach new heights.”

The Youth Success Program (YSP) at NW-SCC serves out-of-school youth ranging in age from 16-24 in the following counties: Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence and Winston counties. YSP identifies and assists those who have been unable to complete their education and need guidance and assistance deciding between continuing their education and seeking additional training toward employment.

YSP offers services such as job skills/employment training, GED support, college tuition assistance, tutoring and mentoring.

For more information on the NW-SCC Youth Success Program, call 256.331.5262.