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County Youth Programs
Doors to Success (DTS) was created to give young adults an opportunity to work toward earning a GED and succeed in employment. Who is eligible? How do I get started? Step one Step two Locations
Doors to Success offers 5 ways to help young adults live productive, healthy lives: 1. GED Instruction GED Instruction Doors to Success (DTS) was created to give young adults an opportunity to work toward earning a GED. The GED Instruction assists with academic questions, maps out assignments and administers test to determine academic levels. Practice GED tests and official registration forms are also available from the Instructor, who arranges for program participants to take the GED test at the appropriate time. Job Readiness A Job Specialist works with participants in groups or one-on-one to help prepare them for employment by developing skills in the following areas: completing applications, interviewing, dressing appropriately for work and job retention. Participants will also complete job assessments to determine their vocational goals. Life Skills Life Skills Instruction is provided in small group sessions to help participants develop or improve their social, money management, and decision making skills, and better deal with life challenges such as personal health issues and more. Case Management Everyone entering DTS is assigned a Case Manager. Case Managers help each participant complete an assessment to determine if additional resources are needed to be successful in the program. They also help set goals for achievement throughout the program, and monitor overall progress. Positive Youth Development Doors to Success participants volunteer at least eight hours of service to others that helps develop personal skills, character and knowledge. The DTS team works with youth participants to plan activities and/or arrange individual volunteer service. Positive recreation and social activities are also offered throughout the program. Partnerships We would like to thank the following partners in assisting us carry out our mission: Parkway Area Adult Education and Literacy, Ritenour Adult Learning Center and SCOPE (South County Opportunities for the Purpose of Education). In addition, area churches provide space for our Doors to Success programs. We are grateful to First Church of God in Spanish Lake, Stephan Memorial United Methodist Church in Charlack, and Christ Church-United Church of Christ in Maplewood. |
