Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia Experiences that WORK! Presented by John Dougherty VP Community Workforce

Goodwill opportunities Every 5 Seconds… Another person accesses Goodwill opportunities

Our Purpose We believe that work is a foundation for empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building prosperous communities.

Our Values Teamwork Commitment Innovation Integrity Respect Learning

Our Territory

17,500+ Goodwill Served People in 2016 3 Underemployed and Unemployed Veterans and Military Families Older Youth Returning Citizens Individuals with Disabilities 3

Goodwill Impact in Our Community 2,300+ people receiving intensive services placed into jobs last year

Goodwill Services Community Employment Centers Community Workforce Programs Vocational Services

Building Careers Across Industries Retail Donation Centers Transportation and Logistics Janitorial Services Government Contracts Temporary Placements Warehousing, Shelf-stocking Customer Service Training/Credential HVAC – training program with Thomas Nelson Community College Hospitality – training program with Tidewater Community College and the Norfolk Marriott Waterside

What is School-to-Work? STW is a transitional service providing on- the-job training and skill development to facilitate students facing barriers to employment to be successful in the world of work.

What is Work Adjustment Training? WAT is a transitional service providing on- the-job training and skill development to facilitate adults, no longer in school, who are facing barriers to employment to be successful in the world of work.

Values of School to Work/Workforce Adjustment Training Provide real life experience. Technical skills development ("hard" skills). Soft-skills development (greetings, asking for help, following directions). Development of fully integrated relationship skills with co-workers and managers. Students develop critical and often under-developed interpersonal skills. Creates a strong relationships with the public schools, parents and DARS to establish a collaborative team plan. Best opportunity to help students successfully transition to a career pathway. Provides a real understanding of the difference in expectations between the school environment and the work environment.

Specific Criteria for Participation School-To-Work Eligibility Students Age 16 – 21 Those with a Documented Disability (ID, ED, MR) Services delivered as part of IEP and/or Workforce Transition Plan Work Adjustment Training Eligibility Senior year and beyond Services delivered through DARS and CSB's

School Systems We’ve Worked With Hanover New Kent Charles City Portsmouth Colonial Heights

How does it all work? (Logistics) 90 day program 3 hours/day X 4 days/week Transportation provided by the schools

How can we work with YOU? Schools: Work collaboratively with the case managers (IEP Case managers, School Social Workers, Guidance Counselors, Transition Specialists). Be active participation in planning meetings with parents and students.    Businesses: GW partnering with businesses to have students working in their operations to provide supported employment. Businesses sponsoring students participation by funding placements.

Goodwill’s Role Facilitate collaborative workforce solutions between schools, DARS, CSB's and the business community to create a workforce pipeline for individuals with barriers to employment. Create customized solutions to enable local schools to have access to these services within their local community. Help design a plan forward for students to continue to advance along their individual career pathway.

Costs and Funding Sources: Daily fee: $75.00/day to include: Support and supervision Wages for participants Custom contract pricing can be negotiated for group programs. Services Eligible for funding through IEP’s/CSA, Local School Divisions, DARS and CSB’s.

Where do we begin? If a school: Stephanie Porter-Lopez Stephanie.Porter-Lopez@goodwillvirginia.org (757) 802-0784 If a business: Amy Stewart Amy.Stewart@goodwillvirginia.org (804) 297-4166

Questions?