Youth Services
Private Industry Council Youth Program
Links to Employment Information for Youth
Links to Additional Youth Services Applications
Private Industry Council Youth Program
- Apply for the Youth Program through SW MN PIC.
- 2009 Annual Youth Report (PDF)
- Minneota Mascot story on Robert (PDF)
Vision: To work in partnership to ensure that all youth have access to the services they need to become self-sufficient adults.
Mission: To guide the coordination of services that fully develop the employment potential of youth in Southwest Minnesota.
Available Services
- Paid work experience at no cost to employers
- Job Keeping and Seeking Assistance
- Career Exploration and Assistance
- Post-Secondary Education Assistance
Eligibility Guidelines
Any student in our residing in our fourteen county service area that is 14-21 years old who meets established guidelines may be considered for services. Eligibility is determined by gross family income, UNLESS an applicant falls into one or more of the following categories:
- Recovering Chemically Dependent
- In Foster Care
- Emotionally or Physically Challenged
- Current IEP on File with School
- Eligible for/or receiving Food Stamps
- MFIP Recipient (family)
- Receiving Social Services and/or Group Home Services
- Attending Alternative School
- Currently on Probation
- Pregnant or Parenting Youth
- Limited English Speaking
- Runaway Youth
- Homeless Youth
Applications are available from local school counselors, teachers, county family service agencies, probation officers, or by contacting your local WorkForce Center. You may also click here to download a PDF version of the Youth Program Application. If you would like more information on the Youth Programs please e-mail info@swmnpic.org
We are a KidsChange Agency.
Links to Employment Information for Youth
Child Labor Laws
Career Exploration Sites
Links to Additional Youth Services Applications