New Jersey Youth Corps of Newark | International Youth Organization (IYO)

703 S 12th St, Newark, NJ 07103

Eligibility

Open to youth, ages 16 through 25, wishing to acquire a high school diploma or GED. Students must be eligible for employment, 16 and 17 year old must obtain working papers which are provided by the Youth Corps. Students 18 and older must obtain finger printing and background checks at their expense.

Required documents

Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, proof of address, drop out letter from previous high school, proof of work, valid driver's license.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

973-621-9120

Fax

973-621-1100

Voice

973-641-2094

Voice

https://iyo-newark.org/services

[email protected]

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Self-referrals and outside referrals are accepted.

Fees

None.

Service area

Essex County, NJ

Description

Serves out-of-school youth between the ages of 16 and 25 in a combined academic-work program. Provides basic skills or high school instruction to students in all subjects necessary to earn a GED or High School diploma. Available year round and runs in cycles of 3 - 4 months.

What's Here

Adult High School Diploma Programs Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Youth Employment Programs High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction

Providing organization

International Youth Organization (IYO)

Offers to train youth and young adults who want a second chance at a more stable future. The corps is a year-round voluntary program designed for youth and young adults ages 16 to 25 who have left high school before earning a diploma or obtaining adequate job skills.