1. Content Conference Call May 27, 2008 Youth Transition Action Team Initiative

2. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Housekeeping All Participants will be muted for the duration of the call Questions should be submitted via the “chat” screen in the lower left hand corner of your screen If you are not accessing the web feature of this conference call you can send your questions to Heidi Peyser, hpeyser@newwaystowork.org hpeyser@newwaystowork.org If you have any trouble with your phone or internet access on this call please contact Heidi Peyser 707-824-4000 x 31 or hpeyser@newwaystowork.orghpeyser@newwaystowork.org

3. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Visual Map Don’t forget to add yourself to the map Check the map to see what different geographic areas are represented on this call http://www.newwaystowork.org/initiatives/ytat/frapprm ap52708.html

4. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs New Ways to Work Builds community connections that prepare youth for success 25 years building comprehensive youth-serving systems nationally Focuses on effectively targeting public resources to prepare youth for the future Connects efforts to Economic Development Pioneered the All Youth-One System approach

5. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs New Ways to Work Where New Ways Works Supporting connections between schools, community, and the workplace across the nation Building connected transition systems for all youth in California Building community capacity through customized technical assistance locally

6. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Youth Transition Action Teams Initiative Charge of Local Transition Action Teams Leverage community resources to ensure successful transitions for foster youth Connect leaders across systems to work together Develop and implement strategic plans to improve transition outcomes for youth touched by child welfare Support achieving local system improvement goals

7. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Foster Youth Career Development and Employment Summit Priority Areas Prioritize Career Development and Employment for every Foster Youth Connect Youth to Education and Workforce Development Programs Support Emancipating and Emancipated Youth in their Transition to Adulthood Provide Work Experience and Job Opportunities that Lead to Economic Success

8. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Challenges Facing Rural Youth Geographic isolation Lack of public transportation Limited number of programs available Limited diversity of programming Significantly low concentrations of workplace partners Scarce opportunities for youth employment

9. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Glenn County YES Program Youth Employment Services Presenter: Linda Joseph, Employment Training Worker Supervisor

10. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs A Multi-Agency Collaborative Why the YES Collaborative came into being: Multiple agencies were providing programs for youth. Services were overlapping (particularly in job development) Concerned individuals shared a common goal for youth. Funding changes were occurring in several programs. Grant sources were stressing collaboration. Business partners were getting confused by the multiple programs. Local needs assessment demonstrated youth wanted additional training and “jobs”.

11. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs YES Program: a “real quick” synopsis Classroom Training: Career Planning/Decision Making Work Attitudes Basic Skills Assessment Labor Market Knowledge Job Applications Interviews Much, much more…

12. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs YES Program: a “real quick” synopsis Paid Work Experience: in addition to the job-specific skills acquired at the work site, students learn – communication skills problem solving skills conflict resolution skills Awareness of safety in the workplace

13. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Challenges incorporating Foster Youth? Transience of the population Difficulty obtaining documents in a timely manner Staff frustration Scheduling constraints Home situations/limitations Entry Dates Program Integrity

14. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs 3 Considerations for Foster Youth in Y.E.S. I.Specific Outreach II.Priority Registration

15. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs III. Open Enrollment Program Restrictions/Flexibility Missed Competencies/skills/instruction Case Manager commitment 3 Considerations for Foster Youth in Y.E.S.

16. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Participation in “real” workforce training Ability to be part of an established program No isolation because of living situation Opportunity Access Support

17. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Business Community Support

18. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Some Numbers:

19. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Humboldt County STEP UP Program Presenters: Joe Davey & Jose Quezada

20. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Humboldt Youth

21. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs WIA Youth Council Strategic Goals Act as a convener for all youth programs “Provide the Big Tent.” Increase the number of work experience opportunities for all youth

22. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs WIB Youth Council Strategic Goals The WIB YC was a catalyst: That led to a new partnership between public & private sectors of our community That encouraged Humboldt youth organizations to blur lines between program silo funding.

23. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs A program for youth that want to work.

24. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs 2006 and 2007 StepUp programs… Operated on a shoestring budget Some staff worked on volunteer basis Had many of the services, materials donated… …YET very successful matching youth to jobs that fit employer needs.

25. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs

26. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Memorandum of Agreement The Youth Council, DHHS Social Services Branch and the Probation Department have joined together to put the first dollars in to “institutionalize” the StepUp program throughout the County. THIS IS HOW IT WILL LOOK:

27. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Total WIA Youth Program Dollars

28. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Total WIA Youth Program Dollars 16% (about $55,000) WIA

29. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Total WIA Youth Program Dollars 16% (about $55,000) WIA DHHS Up to $50,000

30. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Total WIA Youth Program Dollars 16% (about $55,000) WIA DHHSProbation Up to $50,000 Up to $50,000

31. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Total WIA Youth Program Dollars 16% (about $55,000) WIA DHHS Probation DHHSProbation Up to $50,000 Up to $50,000

32. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs WIA DHHS Probation = more than 3 piles of cash

33. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs = $150,000 a year for 3 years Half of funding for salary of work experience coordinator Half of funding for work experience opportunities WIA DHHS Probation

34. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs WIA Request for Proposals Youth Council has released an RFP for WIA youth services that includes the StepUp concept. RFP intends to serve youth in all regions of County. Bidders must respond on how they will coordinate services with StepUp concept. RFP requires a dollar-for-dollar match (between WIA dollars and non-WIA dollars)

35. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Digital Pathways-Eureka Success of Hoopa Digital Pathways Multi-media Apple computer lab being built in Eureka 12 out-of-school and 5 in- school youth participating in 180 hour digital video project Youth paid incentives for reaching program milestones 3 HSU credits (graded)

36. Content Conference Call Youth Transition Action Team Initiative In partnership with Casey Family Programs Digital Pathways-Eureka Eureka City Schools Eureka Adult School Access Humboldt Social Services Branch Probation Department Northern California Indian Development Council, Inc. Humboldt State University Original $49,000 from Youth Council has leveraged more than 3 times the amount from non-WIA resources. Partners with WIA include: