Workforce Investment Act (WIA) STEPS Program

The WIA program is funded through a grant from Michigan Works! to provide support to students who come from families that are struggling financially and who meet one of several criteria which indicate they are "at risk" for successfully completing high school. The goal of the program is to provide mentoring and services which will lead to graduation, post-secondary training and employment.

Key features of Kent ISD's WIA program are:

• Career planning
• Post-secondary education planning
• College visits
• Mentoring & tutoring
• Career exploration
• Job shadowing & internships
• Employability skills
• Possible work experience
• Financial literacy training
• Information & referrals to other WIA service providers & community resources
• One-year transition program

LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR OUR PROGRAM  

Chief Carmody, City of Wyoming Police Department  
Wyoming Parks & Recreation Department   
WIA Student   

Student Testimonials  

Edited WIA Video from Allison Kaufman on Vimeo.