Job Center Pix

Welcome to the Brown County Job Center!

Where we are committed to helping job seekers and employers prosper.

Services for Youth

Job Center Logo
HOW TO FIND US JOB CENTER PARTNERS ESPAÑOL JobNet
COUNTY SNAPSHOTS
WHAT'S HAPPENING

JOB CORPS

Job Corps Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money, and take control of their lives. At Job Corps, students enroll to learn a trade, earn a high school diploma or GED and get help finding a good job. When you join the program, you will be paid a monthly allowance; the longer you stay with the program, the more your allowance will be. Job Corps provides career counseling and transition support to its students for up to 12 months after they graduate from the program.
Eligibility
To enroll in Job Corps, students must meet the following requirements:
  • Be 16 through 24;
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident;
  • Meet income requirements; and,
  • Be ready, willing, and able to participate fully in an educational environment.
    To contact a Job Corps Representative: Phone: 1-800-733-5627 or in Green Bay call 920-435-1543.

    WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Program

    Provides individual assistance to those seeking help in finding new careers, returning to school for additional training, or needing supportive services during a career change. WIA representatives will provide personal assistance in utilizing the Wisconsin Job Center’s on-site resources. Provide leads and other help with employment search, and financial assistance with educational costs for those who qualify. You can contact the WIA Older Youth Specialist at: 920-448-7204.

    WORK PERMIT LOCATIONS FOR GREEN BAY AREA

    YOU NEED!

    1. Proof of Age (Birth or baptismal certificate, Wisconsin ID card or Wisconsin driver's license)
    2. Employer's written intent to hire, including job duties to be performed and the hours and time of day to be worked
    3. Parent/guardian written consent
    4. Social Security card
    5. Payment of $5 permit fee, to be reimbursed to the minor no later than the minor's first paycheck.

    Name of Site
    Site Address
    Site Phone Number
    Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County 300 S Adams St
    Green Bay, WI 54301     		920-448-4314
    Bay Port High School 2710 Lineville Rd
    Green Bay, WI 54313     		920-391-2400
    Brown County Clerk's Office Northern Building
    1st Floor, Room 120
    305 E. Walnut St
    P.O. Box 23600
    Green Bay, WI 54301     		920-448-4016
    Denmark High School 450 N. Wall St.
    Denmark, WI 54208     		920-863-2176
    De Pere High School 1700 Chicago St
    De Pere, WI 54115     		920-337-1020
    East High School 1415 E. Walnut St
    Green Bay, WI 54301     		920-448-2138
    Family Services Association 300 Crooks St
    Green Bay, WI 54301     		920-436-6800
    Green Bay Press Gazette (for paper Carriers only) 435 E. Walnut St
    P.O. Box 23430
    Green Bay, WI 54305     		920-435-4411
    Luxemburg-Casco School District 318 N. Main St.
    P.O. Box 70
    Luxemburg, WI     		920-845-2391
    Oneida Education & Job Training
    Oneida tribe of Indians     		P. O. Box 365
    Oneida, WI 54165     		920-496-7870
    Preble High School 2222 Deckner Ave
    Green Bay, WI 54302     		920-391-2400
    Pulaski High School 1040 S. St. Augustine St.
    Pulaski, WI 54162     		920-822-6700
    Southeast Asian Community Center 401 9th St
    Green Bay, WI 54304     		920-432-8900
    Southwest High School Career Center 1331 Packerland Dr
    Green Bay, WI 54304     		920-492-2618 option 3
    West De Pere High School 665 Grant St
    De Pere, WI 54115     		920-337-1080
    West High School 966 Shawano Ave
    Green Bay, WI 54303     		920-492-2600
    Wrightstown School District Office 351 High St.
    P. O. Box 128
    Wrightstown, WI 54180     		920-532-5551

    Youth Resources on the Web


    Youth Career Direction Website that explains careers and what education is needed for them. Exploring career information with latest information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    Wisconsin's Worknet Wisconsin's link to variety of information and resources for young people exploring the labor market. Includes resources on variety of youth focused workforce agencies, programs, and services. Includes informaton on work permits, hours of work, minimum wage, etc.

    Youth Apprenticeship is part of a statewide school-to-work initiative. It is designed for high school students who want to experience hands on learning at the worksite in conjunction with classroom instruction.

  • Wisconsin's Technical Collegewebsite on advantages regarding youth apprenticeships.
  • Apprenticeship in Wisconsin Handbook provide basic information on apprenticeships and the advantages of this work-based learning and training to meet the needs of industry for skilled crafts/trades people.

    Youth at Work is the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) website for youth in the workforce. The EEOC's goal is to eliminate illegal discrimination from the workplace for all workers. This website is designed to teach you about some of your rights and responsibilities as an employee.

    Return to top of page

    Brown County Job Center

    701 Cherry Street
    Green Bay, WI 54301
    (920) 448-6760
    TTY 920-448-6468

    Return to Brown County Job Center Home Page