In order to support their success and stability, participants exiting the program can opt-in to receive follow-up services for a minimum of 12 months. Followup services may include leadership development, assistance addressing workrelated problems, mentoring, or assistance with car repairs, work uniforms, shoes, etc.

NEXT STEP Employment Services
For Youth 16-24
What Services are Available?
The program offers a range of services to help individuals achieve goals related to obtaining employment, increased earnings and/or obtainment of a certificate or credential.
These include:
Tutoring or study skills training
Alternative secondary school services, or
dropout recovery services
Paid and unpaid work experiences
Occupational skills training
Education offered concurrently with
workforce preparation activities
Leadership development opportunities
Adult mentoring
Entrepreneurial skills training
Financial literacy education
Comprehensive guidance and counseling
Activities to prepare youth to transition to
post-secondary education and training
Supportive services including access
to drug and alcohol abuse counseling,
healthcare, transportation, child care,
housing, uniforms and work-related
tools, educational testing and reasonable
accommodations for youth with
disabilities.
Follow-Up Services
How Can I Access NEXT STEP?
Pickaway-Ross CTC Next Step
1410 Industrial Drive
Chillicothe OH 45601
740-642-1257
Amy Royster, Coordinator