Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) provides employment and training services to eligible, low-income individuals between the ages of 14 to 24, based on a comprehensive assessment of employment and training needs, as well as a basic skills assessment. Participants are provided services to support goals outlined in their individual opportunity plan, which may include:
- Support to obtain a high school diploma
- Job placement
- Work experience
- Other supportive services such as child care and transportation
The program offers a range of services to help individuals achieve goals related to obtaining employment, increased earnings and/or obtainment of a certificate or credential based on the 14 Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) services:
- Tutoring, study skills training, instruction and dropout prevention
- Alternative secondary school services or dropout recovery services
- Paid and unpaid work
- Occupational skill training
- Education offered concurrently with workforce preparation activities
- Leadership development opportunities
- Supportive services
- Adult mentoring
- Follow-up services for not less than 12 months
- Comprehensive guidance and counseling
- Financial literacy training
- Entrepreneurial skills training
- Labor market and employment information
- Activities to prepare for and transition to post-secondary education and training