Contra Costa County Office of Education

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds programs that support low‑income and at‑risk youth in gaining employment, education, training, and supportive services. Through this funding, CCCOE Youth Services operates two programs in Contra Costa County—Supporting Student Success (SSS) and Reconnecting Youth to their Future (RYTF). These programs help young people build the skills needed for work and post‑secondary education by offering work experience, mentoring, academic assistance, and career development.

In‑School Youth Program: Supports high school students with academic monitoring, college and career preparation, and financial aid guidance.
Out‑of‑School Youth Program: Helps youth ages 18–24 reconnect with education, earn a diploma or GED, and access advanced training opportunities.

Eligibllity

System Involved Youth
Pregnant/Parenting Youth
Below grade-level in math/reading
Foster Youth/ AB 12/ Former Foster Youth
Out-of-home placement
Youth with IEP's/ disability
Homeless
English Language Learner
US Citizen/ DACA recipient
School drop-out
Low-income

Services Provided

Individualized services
Paid Workforce preparation activities
Academic Monitoring
Case Management
Career exploration to assist in development of career pathways
Post-Secondary Education exposure
Financial aid information
Paid Work Experience
GED/ Advanced training tuition assistance
Assistance with transportation, interview/ work clothing & school supplies
Referrals to community resources
Re-engagement to Secondary School
Incentives for Diploma/ Certificate Attainmen

Youth Referral Form

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT

CCCOE partners with local employers to host youth in the WIOA program for work-based learning experiences. As a partner in Earn & Learn East Bay we coordinate work-based learning opportunities including: