Youth Council

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The Youth Council is comprised of representatives from the public and private sectors including educational entities, juvenile justice representatives, parents of youth seeking assistance under WIA, local public housing authority representatives, individuals including former participants, Job Corp representatives, and youth program operators. The Youth Council plans and oversees the local area comprehensive youth system under Maricopa Workforce Connections. This includes setting policy direction in creating employment opportunities and career pathways for eligible youth ages 14-21 years, whether in or out of school. Responsibilities are providing recommendations to the MWC Workforce Investment Board on funding, coordination of activities and services that maximize the use of available resources and continuous improvement of the quality of services. The Youth Council is advisory in nature and makes recommendations for action to the full Board through the Executive Committee.