What is Pathways to Success?

Pathways to Success is a program designed to help eligible youth ages 16-21 explore and reach their educational and employment goals in Kitsap, Jefferson, and Clallam Counties.

Our mission is to :

· Provide the youth of our community with individualized opportunities to acquire the necessary skills to build their futures through education, job training, and career development.

· Provide employers with committed, responsible, and productive workers.

 What Pathways Can do for You:

· Help you to choose a career, not just find a job! Job search and resume writing assitance

· Guide you to academic support, tutoring, college admission, financial aid assistance, and training opportunities

· Help you finish high school or obtain an equivalent degree and acquire job skills for entry into the labor market

· Assist you in developing positive work habits. Mentoring and counseling designed to help you achive success - exceed employer’s expectations!

· Gain skills and explore careers through paid and unpaid work experiences

· and more!

Program History

Kitsap County Youth Services Program has been in existence for the past 19 years in different forms. For 18 years it was referred to as Job Training Partnership Agreement (JTPA) and was operated by Sound Institute.  From July 2001 to present it is known as the WIA Youth Program called: Pathways to Success and is operated by OESD 114.