Does the Division of Youth Services offer vocational education?
The Division of Youth Services continues to address the need for enhanced vocational education. At present, all youth in custody receiving educational services from the division must be enrolled, at the very least, in a career education class. In addition, youth may be employed and receive minimum wage compensation while learning important job skills. Recently, the Division of Youth Services received funding to build vocational buildings, purchase vocational equipment and programs to provide to youth, which are located at various programs throughout the state. These funds have increased the division’s capacity to better meet the vocational needs of youth in its care.
