Young Adults

Niagara County Employment & Training Offers Two Young Adult Programs: 

Out-of-School Program:TierraWorks-ForWebsite

Are you between the ages of 16-24 and not attending school?

Thinking about your next move? We can pay you to:

  • gain work experience
  • job search
  • explore your career options
  • get your GED/TASC!

Openings are available for young adults ages 16-24 who are not attending school and who are facing barriers.

Fillable application or Printable application

Contact us if you'd like help filling in the application:  716.278.8182 or Dawn.Cody@niagaracounty.com 

In-School Program:

Are you a High School Senior? ElizabethDietz-ForWebsite

Figuring out your future? We can pay you to:

  • gain work experience
  • job search
  • explore your career options
  • graduate from high school!

Openings are available for high school seniors who are facing barriers.

Fillable application or Printable application

Contact us if you'd like help filling in the application:  716.278.8182 or Dawn.Cody@niagaracounty.com 

Earn Money While Working Toward Your Goals!

What businesses say about us:

  • "The young adults have been outstanding assets to our organization."
  • "They have made a wonderful contribution to our staff and are well prepared because of this program."
  • "The program benefits not only our business, but also the employee."

What young adults say about us: GroupPhoto-YA-ForWebsite

  • "I am very excited to get a job ... the program has helped me so much ... Kathy is a great person to talk to and she gives amazing advice." ~ Shondra
  • "They care and want us to succeed in life!" ~ Marcus
  • "(The) program helped me by improving my math skills ... I (attended) the TASC class ... I then started my work experience and worked 4 or 5 months at Walgreens and I became a full employee of Walgreens ... This was one of the programs I will recommend to my friends ... I would like to thank Katherine Noakes for pushing me to get this job done and accomplish one of my goals."  ~ Rayniqua
  • "The program has helped me be a success by helping me stay focused on searching for a job.  Now I am a PCA and I love my job.  I also received my GED while in this program." ~ Brian
  • "This program helped me increase my math scores which I have always struggled with.  Since my math scores went up I had the ability to attend  Home Health Aide classes and get training to get a good career going for me.  I am now working through the program which really makes me happy and helps me out.  The number one person I want to thank would be Kathy Noakes.  I really appreciate everything she has done for me.  I feel like I'm moving up in life which makes me proud." ~ Jazzmenn

The Niagara County Young Adult Program is funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.