The Fort Wayne Community Schools in cooperation with YMCA coalition for Youth Services Branch, JobWorks, and the City of Fort Wayne sponsor the unique program which helps participants achieve a better life for themselves. The YLS Mission is simple, but effective. The program works to guide young adults ages 17-21 toward achieving their GED or high school diploma. YLS also places participants into job skill experiences, where they earn wages. These skills give them confidence and readiness needed to obtain employment.
Students are eligible to earn program bonuses, as well.
Once a student has been accepted into the YLS program, he or she will attend classes half-day toward gaining a GED or diploma. Career counseling , higher education counseling, child care and a membership in the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne are also available to students. These services can help students academically, socially and personally. Being a winner is a choice. It takes strength, determination and courage.