A young person (14 to 24) wants a first job or job training
Use when a teen or young adult wants a first job, a summer job, paid work experience, or free job training, including Job Corps.
In danger right now: call 911. Crisis or thoughts of suicide: call or text 988. Not sure where to start? Call the Silver City Gospel Mission: 575-388-5071. Police, fire or sheriff, not an emergency: 575-388-8840 (Central Dispatch). Print our list of phone numbers →
These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Paid work experience and training
WIOA Youth: paid work experience, help finishing school or a GED, and job training. Ages 14 to 21 in school, or 16 to 24 out of school.
America's Job Center New Mexico - Southwestern Area (WIOA Youth Program)
WIOA Youth Program - paid work experience, HSE help, job training for ages 14-24
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