Empowers Youth Program

Anoka County Empowers Program is a voluntary program that provides employment and training opportunities to youth and young adults.  We can help you get a good paying job in the field of your interest or we can help pay for you to attend a two-year college as well as everything in between.

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Eligibility

• 14-24 years of age

Why Enroll in the Empowers Program?

• Help identifying a career through individual career planning
• Assist with job search
• Paid work opportunity/internship at a local business being paid $10-$12 per hour
• Paid training in occupational certification, technical training, or college associate degrees
• Assistance with books for school, bus passes, and clothing for work
• Assistance with resume and interviewing skills
• Support from a job counselor to help you achieve your goals

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