YOUTH SERVICES

At Southwest Training Services, Inc., we recognize the importance of preparing young people for success in the workplace. If you are between the ages of 14 and 24, and are interested in working or going to some type of training, please call or stop by to find out how we can help you better yourself and increase your earning potential.

Our services for youth include:

  • Career exploration and labor market orientation
  • Summer and year-round work experience
  • Job shadowing
  • Industry tours
  • Career and college fairs
  • Subsidized employment
  • Tutoring/mentoring
  • Computer skills training
  • Proctored certification exams
  • High school equivalency (GED) classes- referrals
  • Internships/apprenticeships
  • and much more…

Youth News

Click on the picture to view the Winter 2022 Youth Newsletter!

Click on the picture to view the Summer 2021 Youth Newsletter!

June 2018

Summer Youth Work Experience Applications

Click on the link below to download your copy of the Summer Youth Work Experience application for this upcoming summer!  Ages 14-24 are welcome to apply!

Summer Youth Work Experience Application

Click on the picture to view the Summer 2020 Youth Newsletter!

January 2020

Washington County School Districts

Greene County School Districts

Career & Technical Schools

TESTIMONIALS

I have been thrilled to partner with Southwest Training Services, Inc. on numerous projects; for two summers our Teen Outreach has received student workers during the summer. The experience was a delightful one; not only did the teens receive expert preparation from Southwest Training Services, but they were monitored throughout their time with us and supported in the development of their work ethic. The benefits to our agency were obvious – we were given quality employees who added to our mission. The benefits to the young people were equally powerful – they were able to be part of our professional staff and were given insight into the real world of work.

 
Mary Jo Podgurski, RNC, MA, EdD(c)

President, Academy for Adolescent Health, Inc.

As director of a Waynesburg area Summer Day Camp, through the Greater Waynesburg Christian Outreach, I have hired Southwest Training youth to serve as our Jr. Camp Counselors for the past 3 years. I love that local teens get the opportunity to give back to their own communities in this capacity, while earning invaluable job experience and wages. This program also helps us to manage the costs of providing a free, 6-week summer camp, by paying the wages of the youth we employ!

Ashley Beaman

Director, Greater Waynesburg Christian Outreach

Southwest Training Services has helped me a great deal with college and career choices. It was a benefit to me in finding the importance of responsibility and hard work. Being in the program has helped me get ahead and make smart decisions. It is a privilege to be a part of the program.

Knickeya Kelly

Thanks to this program I was able to reserve a spot with the funds you provided. God has been so good in putting me in this program and he has provided in many ways through SWTS. I hope that the Southwest Training Program can continue to touch lives as it has mine.

Robin Hannen

Southwest Training has helped so many of students with career exploration, summer work, internships, help getting their GED and so much more! They go above and beyond to help every student they possibly can. If it wasn’t for their help, most of these students would not be on the path to success that they are on now.

 
Mrs. Kelsey Tate, M.Ed.

N.C.C., School Counselor , Waynesburg Central High School

The Southwest Training Work Experience program has been an outstanding opportunity for me to gain knowledge of different work environments as well as working with many different people. Through the past three years I have gained social skills, communication skills and an understanding of many important aspects of the workforce.

Angelica Pantojas