FAQs
Who funds EnterpriseWorks for Youth?
EnterpriseWorks for Youth benefits from the support of several agencies and organizations.The Career Center for Youth, K.E.E.P., The Career Center on Campus and K.E.E.P. Camp are funded by the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services. K.E.E.P. is also supported by a grant from the Ohio EPA/Ohio Environmental Education Fund. The Summer Experience Day Camp is funded by the City of Columbus. Time Warner Cable has provided funding for K.E.E.P. and the Career Center for Youth. The Women's Fund of Central Ohio has provided funding for the Kids Environmental Education Program (K.E.E.P.). EnterpriseWorks also benefits from the generous donations of individuals.
How do I register my child for the programs?
Registration forms are distributed at the schools where the Career Center for Youth and K.E.E.P. programs are operating. Students who did not receive a registration form may ask the school guidance counselor or office for a registration form or parents may call 228-4853 to have a form mailed to their home.
Registration forms for any EnterpriseWorks for Youth summer camps may be obtained by calling 614-228-4853. Registration for summer 2008 programs will begin in February 2008.
Why do I have to provide information about my income on the registration form?
The Career Center for Youth, K.E.E.P., Career Center on Campus and K.E.E.P.Camp are supported by the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services. Our program is reimbursed for services provided to children whose families meet TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) income eligibility requirements. We must have household income documentation on file to receive any funding from Franklin County.
What if we make too much money to qualify?
All EnterpriseWorks programs are inclusive. We do not turn away any student because of income. All students, however, must submit a completed registration packet including household income information if requested.
Who sees my income information?
EnterpriseWorks is required to keep your income information on file. If you are determined eligible under the TANF guidelines, a Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services coordinator will review the TANF form you submitted. If you are not TANF eligible, your income information will not be shown to any outside agency or individual. Your household income information is kept strictly confidential and is not shared with other agencies, schools or individuals. Documents containing personal information are shredded after the required filing period has expired.
Does this program ever cost any money?
All instruction, field trips, activities and snacks are provided free of charge. Children and parents are never required to give money to EnterpriseWorks. Occasionally, EnterpriseWorks will mail donation requests to parents and community members who may be interested in supporting our youth programs.
Will my child receive job training at the Career Center for Youth?
The Career Center for Youth works with middle school age students. We provide career exploration and instruction in various skills that will lead to self-sufficient adulthood. Among those are self-assessment, financial literacy, job readiness (applying for and keeping a job), entrepreneurship, social and teamwork skills and public service. We do not provide specific job training.
Who are the EnterpriseWorks for Youth instructors?
Our program instructors are carefully screened and trained. They hold a minimum of a bachelors degree in social work, education or a related field and have previous experience in youth programming. All instructors are fingerprinted and must successfully pass a criminal records check. Program assistants are currently enrolled in a two or four year college program. They must be a minimum of 18 years of age and also successfully complete a criminal records check.
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