What is New Jersey Youth Corps?
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New Jersey Youth Corps is one of the largest youth service and con- Corpsmembers receive a stipend while enrolled in Youth Corps. |
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Community Service Projects
| Participants in Corps programs work in crews of six to ten with a paid crew supervisor who sets and models clear standards of behavior. Community service crew projects are intended to provide youth, who have little or no real employment history, with an opportunity to develop positive employability skills while addressing unmet community needs. Youth Corps crews undertake a wide range of work projects. Many are similar to the forestry and park projects of the Civilian Conservation Corps; others fill gaps in the services of urban parks, renovate housing, and assist human service agencies. All meet community needs, allow young people to serve as community resources and all combine academics with work in a service-learning approach. Corps members receive a stipend for their valuable work in the community. |
Education Development
| New Jersey Youth Corps assists young adults in improving their academics. One-half of the program’s time is dedicated to improving and developing the academic skills of Corpsmembers. Youth Corps incorporates small group, total group and individual assistance in its instructional approach. It combines academics with career-related goals and community service activities in a service-learning approach. In addition to improvement in basic education skills, education development can lead to Corpsmembers’ obtaining a GED (General Educational Development) diploma, or a locally issued Adult High School Diploma. |
