CareerSource Pasco Hernando Youth Employment Services has expanded into Wesley Chapel.
The program — which also has locations in Dade City and New Port Richey — offers free employment and training services.
The programs are open to Pasco County and Hernando County residents, ages 18 to 24, who currently are not attending school.
The program offers the chance to discover new job opportunities, and qualify for support in paying for education and training, according to a news release.
Available services include GED and High School Diploma attainment, career and employment readiness, and support for education into targeted career pathways.
The CareerSource Pasco Hernando WIOA Youth Program, operated by Eckerd Connects, now includes these two locations in Wesley Chapel:
- Wesley Chapel High School, 30651 Wells Road: Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon
- Life Community Center, 6542 Applewood Drive: Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Each location is open to job seekers by appointment only, with additional expanded hours expected to begin as early as March 1.
Staff members can help with job search, labor market information, work readiness, and funding for job training for eligible Pasco and Hernando County residents. For an appointment or more information about the Wesley Chapel services, call 352-257-6504.
Job seekers in New Port Richey can still connect to services within the CareerSource Pasco Hernando office at 4440 Grand Blvd., and Hernando County Residents can receive services in the Brooksville CareerSource Pasco Hernando Office at 16336 Cortez Blvd.
For additional information on services provided to young adults, visit CareerSourcePascoHernando.com, or call Hernando 352-200-3020/Pasco 727-484-3400.
Published February 17, 2021
