Options for Youth
WIOA
WIOA / College and Career
Options for Youth – Victor Valley is proud to be a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Exclusive Partner. Our commitment is to provide students with a personable educational experience that prepares them for graduation and equips them with the skills and knowledge needed for success in their chosen college and career paths. Ensuring students leave prepared to enter the workplace is our number one priority.
OFY – Victor Valley provides instruction to all students exclusively in partnership with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
What is WIOA?
WIOA is a federal program focused on strengthening and improving the nation’s public workforce system. It aims to help individuals, including youth and those with barriers to employment, access high-quality education and training services that will lead to good jobs and career advancement. By partnering with WIOA, Options for Youth – High Desert ensures that our students benefit from a comprehensive approach to education that aligns with current workforce needs.
As a program requirement, students must:
• Complete workforce readiness content and skill development integrated into core course content. Students receive instruction designed to assist them in gaining employment and keeping it, and specifically in the workforce readiness components under WIOA, such as financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills.
• Complete workforce readiness class/activity taught in collaboration with the Workforce Partner coach/ instructor on workforce focus areas under WIOA, such as financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills, and workforce readiness. Students will be scheduled for this class by their teacher of record.
WIOA Exclusive Partnerships
As a WIOA School, students can be eligible for assistance, guidance, and resources on their journey to build career readiness through our in-house referral process. Our exclusive partner, CA Help, has a rich history of collaborating with local, regional, and national partners in the development, design, and delivery of workforce solutions that create opportunities through family support services, education, training, job search assistance, placement, and retention.
Key Features:
Workforce-Centric Instruction:
All instruction is delivered in a workforce context, ensuring students gain practical skills aligned with their future career goals.
Comprehensive Support Services:
There are a variety of services available to students, including internships, work experience, job placement, and family support.
Soft Skills Integration:
Our curriculum is thoughtfully embedded with materials and activities that strengthen students' soft skills and workforce development.
OFY WIOA CAREER PATHS
Options For Youth Public Charter Schools are an exclusive WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) partner. As an OFY-Fontana 1 student, you will be asked to choose a career path that will guide the focus of your academic and occupational training while at OFY. Some of the benefits to having our students choose a career path include: exposure to career events and workshops, soft-skills development, networking opportunities, internships and much more. These events provide valuable workforce experience for our students.The chart below is a summary of six WIOA Career Paths where interested careers are explored. Please talk with your Career Pathways Coordinator, Counselor or Teacher for more detailed information.
Click on your path to learn what occupations fall under your path!
Career Technical EducatIon (CTE) Classes at OFY
We offer CTE courses to help prepare students for post-secondary careers. Our career and technical education courses includes hands-on-work experience with professional instructors, job training, skill-building, and more!
Courses offered in our region:
Universal Case Management:
- 100% of students are provided WIOA programming (14 elements)
- 30-Day Check In with Career Pathways Coordinator
- Career Fairs, Networking Events and Certification Opportunities are being offered for each career path
- Curriculum: A variety of career/workforce readiness aligned standards and targets/objectives are utilized
- Community Partner Events/Workshops
- Resource Packets
- Alumni Services
- Resume Building and Interview Skills
- CalJobs Profile and Workforce Resources
Partner Case Management:
- Wrap-Around Services
- Follow Up and Mentoring
- Financial Literacy/Entrepreneurial Skills
- Internships
- Supportive Services
- Pre/Apprenticeships
- Certifications
- Career Exploration/Labor Market Information
- Paid Work Experience
- Assigned Case Manager/Career Coach
- Academic Support
- Resume Building and Interview Skills
- CalJobs Profile and Workforce Resources
Focused Case Management:
- A clear schedule to track and support career & post secondary goals while aligning with (14) WIOA elements
- Includes a combination of both partner and universal case management components
Mentoring and 12-Month Follow-Up:
- We go beyond graduation day, offering 12 months of mentoring and follow-up support to ensure students are well-equipped for their journey into the workforces.
- OFY students are supported by a dedicated Career Pathways Coordinator who helps facilitate connections with local resources, provides personal guidance on future career goals, and organizes workshops, job fairs, internships, and local hiring events. Additionally, you can receive assistance with resume and cover letter writing and network with other professionals.
OFY is Now Enrolling!
There is no need to wait to enroll!
OFY operates year-round and accepts incoming students every week.
