1. Minneapolis Economic Recovery Act Youth Programs Ensuring Quality Work Experiences Minneapolis Employment and Training Programs (METP), a division of the Department of Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/presentationsNovember 2009

2. Minnesota’s Workforce Service Areas (WSAs)  16 WSAs throughout the state  Minneapolis is designated as a WSA with a population of 372,000 (60,000 youth)  WSAs are represented by the Minnesota Workforce Council Association

3. METP’s Network of Service Providers 23 neighborhood-based non- profits with 34 individual locations currently provide workforce development to Minneapolis residents. Non-profit Delivery System Strengths: ■ Culturally competent counseling ■ Neighborhood-based services ■ Flexible and adaptable to changing economic, cultural and social dynamics of our communities ■ Results-oriented and outcome- based

4. In the beginning…  Release ERA RFP  Proposal Review Committee reads & rates submitted proposals  36 applications, 14 projects selected  $1.4 released (of which $990,000 was allocated for youth wages)  Train selected providers  Eligibility monitoring begins!

5. ERA Providers 1)Employment Action Center 2)Eastside Neighborhood Services 3)Hmong American Mutual Assistance Association 4)African Community Services 5)City of Mpls Public Works 6)AchieveMpls 7)American Indian OIC 8)Minneapolis Public Schools 9)Minneapolis Urban League 10) HIRED 11) Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Youth Served  Basic skills deficient  Offenders  Pregnant or Parenting  Homeless  Disconnected from school  In need of assistance to secure or hold employment  Low-income  Foster-care  Recent immigrants  In need of work readiness skills training  Ages 14-24  Youth with disabilities

6. Youth  50/50 Male/Female  Average 16 years old  Mostly live with Mother only  Mostly African American  First job for most  Most would be “hanging out with friends” if not employed  Most cite “to get work experience” as reason for participating  Plan to save earnings, spend it on school clothes, help support family

7. Opportunities Job Titles  Healthcare Assistant  Office Assistant  Teacher Assistant  Store Clerk  Food Service Worker  Public Works Assistant  Day Camp Assistant  Construction Worker  Park Maintenance Worker  Day Care Worker  Community Service Worker Enhancements  Computer Classes  Career Presentations  Financial Literacy Workshops  GED Classes  Work Readiness Training  Mentors  Leadership Development  Support Services  OSHA Certification  Job Shadowing

8. Documents  Award Letter  Agenda - Training  Monitoring Guide – Pre Program  ERA Supervisor Manual  ERA Youth Manual  Worksite Job Description  Worksite Agreement  Emergency Contact List  Job Description Travel Document  Parent Permission Statement  File Eligibility Checklist

9. …and more documents  Monitor’s Checklist  List of Required Documents  Individual Service Strategy (ISS)  Pre & Post Assessments  Work Readiness Competency/Credential  Monitoring Guide – Supervisor  Monitoring Guide – Youth  Certificate  Monitoring Report  Invoice with Wage Verification Sample  Minneapolis Success Stories  Youth Survey

10. Other information provided to supervisors:  Youth Application  Selective Service Information  Child Labor Law Information  Workforce 1 Forms and Manual  WIA Administrative Manual  W-4 Form with Instructions  I-9 Form with Instructions  Hypothetical Youth Applicants – for eligibility practice

11. Survey Results  “Working on my job makes me want to continue my education after I graduate from high school.”  “My job has made me realize why it is important to learn and do well in school.”  “My job helps the community.”  “My job gives me a chance to learn new things.”  “I gained job skills that will be useful in the future.”  “I learned how to set goals for my future work life.”  “As a result of my summer job experience, I’m thinking more about future careers.”  “My job helps me to improve my ability to think and solve problems.”

12. “Minneapolis needs to make a great promise to our youth: if you go to school, if you work hard, if you develop a life plan, and if you graduate, we will support you. The Minneapolis Promise will get you the counseling you need to plan your future, will help you find a summer job, and will help you get the funds you need to go to college.” Summer Jobs Career & College Centers Financial Aid Mayor Rybak’s Minneapolis Promise to Youth

13. Mayor & City Council Cross-Sector Leadership

14. QUESTIONS? Anne Fischer Youth Programs Manager Minneapolis Employment & Training Programs 612-673-6221 Anne.fischer@ci.minneapolis.mn.us