Project ELI – Emerging Leaders Initiative

The Emerging Leaders Initiative (Project ELI) provides local labor market and career information to young adults throughout the Coastal Bend Region.  It serves as the umbrella over all local workforce programs and funding that support education and career services for the youth of the Coastal Bend.

Youth determined eligible for WIOA Youth program services will receive the general services listed above and can also receive the following:

• Tutoring & Study Skills
• Career Guidance
• Paid Work Experience
• Support Services

The Emerging Leaders Initiative (Project ELI) provides opportunities for youth who may want to dive deeper into economic and civic involvement.

• Community Service Opportunities
• Leadership Development
• Mentoring Activities