You are eligible to apply for the WIA Youth Program at Midlands Technical College if—

1. You are 17 - 21 years old.
2. You are a resident of Richland or Lexington counties.
3. You can say "yes" to one of the following:
   • Your family income has been identified as meeting the established family income guidelines. Click here to see.
   • You receive benefits such as TANF or SNAP (food stamps).
   • You are homeless (as defined by Section 103 of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Income Guideline).
   • You are disabled.
   • You are a foster child or ward of the court.
4. You are one of the following:
   • basic skills deficient (based on TABE assessment scores within the last 6 months)
   • a parent or pregnant,
   • a school dropout,
   • an offender,
   • homeless or
   • requires additional special assistance (determined by the Midlands Workforce Development Board).

Special note: if you are a male, you must be registered with Selective Services in order to be eligible for WIA program services. Click here to register.

Send an e-mail with any questions you may have about eligibility requirements.

If the eligibility criteria listed above does not meet your current situation, you still may be eligible for services under WIA. Please click on Other WIA Programs page or visit the CAREERS program website.

An Equal Opportunity Program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Speech or hearing-impaired individuals may use TTY Relay Service by dialing 711.