Youth Services
WILS youth program helps open the door to provide necessary independent living skills and real life experience to youth as well as recent graduates, who face barriers, to help them enter the post high school world successfully and prepare them for life on their own. From honing skills needed to run a household to learning how to manage time while taking college courses or entering the workforce, WILS is here to assist you.
WILS Empowerment Scholarship
Who: HS Seniors with a disability in Benton, Henry, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, & Saline counties
How do you define disability? The ADA defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities, a history of such an impairment, or being perceived as having one. Applicants who self-identify as having a disability qualify—no proof is required by WILS.
What: $500 towards continued education
Application Opens: Sept 1, 2025
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Winner Announced: April 30, 2026
Missouri VR Youth Services
Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) helps youth with disabilities prepare for life after high school through services like career exploration, job readiness training, self-advocacy, and real-world work experiences. Programs such as Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), Project SEARCH, and the Missouri Youth Leadership Forum support students as they transition from school to employment or further education. VR also provides post-secondary support, including job placement, training, and workplace accommodations.
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