Employer Information

Interested in growing the workforce?

The Shiawassee RESD WIOA Youth Program has motivated youth who want to work and expand their skills. If your company would like to invest in the future by offering work experience with collaborative supervision, the Shiawassee RESD has 14-21-year-old high school students who are committed to the WIOA Youth Program.

Interested in partnering in WIOA? Contact: 

Vonda Evans - WIOA Coordinator 

Phone: 989-743-3471 Fax: 989-743-9601

Here are the Details:

• Wages and workers compensation is paid by the SRESD.
• Open to qualifying youth ages 14-18 (subject to change).
• Students will have educational activities to attend.  Employers will receive a schedule of all student activities.
• A Youth Employment Specialist will visit your site regularly to monitor the student’s progress.
• Employers have the option to interview the student(s).

There are two types of placement:

• Individual: The student is usually more mature and does not require as much supervision and can work more independently.
• Roving Crew: Six to Eight students will rotate worksites with a SRESD crew supervisor.  Crews are available on a flexible schedule. Summer Only

About Our Students

The path to success looks different for every student. Our students are looking for work experiences that will help them on their path to adulthood and meaningful employment.

WIOA high school students are located throughout Shiawassee County.

WIOA serves youth who meet State defined income levels and have one of the following circumstances:

• Receive special education services (IEP or 504 Plan)
• Basic skill deficient (below 8th grade in reading or math)
• A foster child
• Homeless
• Runaway
• Pregnant or parenting youth
• An offender
• Have a physical/mental disability

 Questions? call 989-743-3471

We look forward to working with you!