The Youth Council is the local planning body for Youth Development Services for the Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington (WOW) Workforce Development Board. Youth Council members include representatives from local youth service agencies, businesses, and the community who have an interest in youth policy.

The role of the Youth Council is to oversee and coordinate employment opportunities and training programs for youth in Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington Counties. The Youth Council encourages youth of all ages to participate in career exploration to learn about the different paths to success they can follow after high school.

The Youth Council is committed to providing all youth with information that will assist them in becoming productive and successful members of the area’s workforce. Workforce Development, Inc. a corporation that administers programs for the Workforce Development Board and other partner agencies at the Workforce Development Centers provide numerous services to youth and adults. Youth can participate in career exploration and workshops, receive job search and resume assistance, and gain the training, skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to meet the demands of the labor market.  To find the Workforce Development Center nearest you, click here.