Youth Committee
The Greenville County Youth Committee is a committee of the Greenville County Workforce Development Board.
The Youth Committee builds community awareness of youth education and employment opportunities, engages and partners with the business community, provides oversight of local youth-designated funds, and partners with other youth fund and service providers.
Our Vision
Youth are well-prepared, resilient, and have gainful, high-quality, sustainable employment.
Our Mission
We create a platform where youth can thrive through high-quality employment pathways and partnerships.
Our Values
- Partnerships: We support youth through partnership development and alignment of services.
- Representation: Our work is informed by youth and involves the partners and people concerned.
- Collaboration: We maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with youth and partners.
- Accountability: We value consistency in participation, diligence in our work, and accountability for our words and actions.
- Accuracy: Our decision-making is driven by data and measured accordingly.
- Innovation: We encourage creative and innovative approaches to our work.
Removing barriers to employment and paving the way towards a successful future.
Services Provided
- Soft skills training
- GED and high school
diploma assistance - Internships
- National certifications
- Supportive services
- Financial incentives
- Work experience
- Job placement
assistance - Occupational training
- Follow-up services
Industries
- Health Care
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Logistics & Distribution
- Information Technology
- Construction
The Numbers
- 6,100 young adults served annually across 10 states and the District of Columbia.
- Six of the 11 Job Corps campuses Eckerd operates or co-operates rank among the top 32 in the nation.
- Students earn high school diplomas or GEDs, industry-recognized credentials, and hands-on training in more than 100 trades.
Job Corps
Job Corps is the nation’s largest residential career training program for opportunity youth ages 16–24. It provides tuition-free education, housing, meals, healthcare, life skills, and career training in industries like healthcare, construction, IT, automotive, manufacturing, and protective services. With up to three years of support, Job Corps helps young people transition into stable jobs, apprenticeships, and college pathways
Real People. Real Results.
Job Corps programs don’t just prepare young people for work—they help launch meaningful careers, build confidence, and strengthen communities.
Submission Form
New applicants for the employment program, please submit the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
Items needed for program eligibility:
- Social Security Card
- Picture ID
- (A Driver’s License, Permit, US Passport, or State ID Card)
- List of Emergency Contacts
- Proof of Address
- (A Driver’s License, Permit, US Passport, or State ID Card, Certified mail)
- Copy of High School Diploma (if a high school graduate)
Our Partners
