Students involved in Special Programs attain self sufficiency through education and training. Among the many benefits available to eligible participants are free classes, free tuition and books, job placement, case management, and referrals to other available services. Special Programs consists of two programs:

• The Youth Services Program
• The Vocational Skills Program

The Youth Services Program helps students ages 16-21 overcome financial, social and educational barriers, and attain self sufficiency through education and training. This free program offers qualified students the opportunity to earn short term certificates in the following programs:

• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Phlebotomy
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Electrical Maintenance.

Other short term programs approved on an individual basis. 

The Youth Services Program covers all program costs including tuition, fees, books and required supplies.  Youth Services staff provides assistance to students in finding community resources, training in job search skills, finding a job, and completion of the GED program, if needed. The staff also supports the transition to long-term college programs, including assistance with completion of financial aid forms and scholarship applications. Limited assistance with transportation and child care costs is also available.  In addition, the Youth Services Program offers an incentive program through which students can earn gift cards to local vendors in exchange for completing program requirements.

For information on eligibility requirements and the application process please contact:

• Alyson Gaspar, Program Manager: 630-906-4176 or agaspar@waubonsee.edu
• Debbie Schroer, Case Manager: 630 906-4104 or dschroer@waubonsee.edu
• Rorry Bonifas, Case Manager: 630 906-4192 or rbonifas@waubonsee.edu