An eligible youth is defined, under WIA sec. 101(13), as an individual who:

(a) Is age 14 through 21;

(b) Is a low income individual, as defined in the WIA section 101(25); and

(c) Is within one or more of the following categories:

(1) Deficient in basic literacy skills;

(2) School dropout;

(3) Homeless, runaway, or foster child;

(4) Pregnant or parenting;

(5) Offender; or

(6) Is an individual (including a youth with a disability) who requires additional assistance to complete an educational program, or to secure and hold employment. (WIA sec. 101(13).)


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