LA Conservation Corps YouthBuild Pathways to Credentials & Careers Developing & Sustaining Meaningful Partnerships

LA Conservation Corps Our primary mission is to provide at-risk young adults and school-aged youth with opportunities for success through job skills training, education and work experience with an emphasis on conservation and service projects that benefit the community.

What We Do WASC accredited High School Diplomas Job Training in Construction & Environmental Careers Support services and counseling Employment and Post- Secondary Transition services

YouthBuild Program Year 1 Outcomes 34 YB Corpsmembers Enrolled in Construction & Environmental Career Pathway Training 12 YB Corpsmembers Graduated with HS Diploma in June YB Corpsmember enrolled at Cal State LA 4 YB Corpsmembers Enrolled in Community College, Fall YB Corpsmembers passed Work Readiness

Postsecondary Education Partnerships LA Trade Technical College Formalized through an MOU Sustained through information sharing, presence on-campus and at LA Conservation Corps School site Allows for shared opportunities for funding through federal, state, local and foundation grants Supports the mission of the CBO and the College Supports the youth of Los Angeles

LATTC Course - Introduction to post- secondary education Basic skills Math and English coursework Industry and career opportunities overview through College & Careers Course A & B Postsecondary Education Partnerships PSE Transition Services

Providing enriched preparation within high school programming Ensuring “bridge” supports / services and dual enrollment opportunities Continuing student supports through post- secondary completion Postsecondary Education Partnerships PSE Transition Services

Key Factors to Success Adjunct faculty status for CBO staff On-campus access to space LATTC Bridges to Success office and staff Mutual opportunities to inform programming LATTC access to under-served students LACC access to local industries and employers Shared mission of serving the youth of Los Angeles

Proof of Success 750 Corpsmembers have completed non-credit coursework through LATTC 13/16 (81%) Corpsmembers enrolled in a closed 2013 Winter Term Speech 101 course completed with an average grade of B (3.0) Of the 26 Post-Secondary Success Initiative participants starting at LATTC in 10/11 or 11/12, 17 (65%) are still active on-campus, have transferred to another campus, or have completed a credential

Employer & Industry Partnerships LA Corps Advisory Council JPM Chase Workforce Collaborative Starbucks Work Readiness Support Hiring Events – Target, West Coast Dry Wall Construction, etc.

Local 5 Union( Heat & Frost Asbestos Union) Aerotek-Staffing Argus Alliance IQ Personnel Enviro-Staffing United Pumping American Reshaping Urban Life Employer & Industry Partnerships LA Corps Advisory Board

Employer & Industry Partnerships JPMChase Workforce Collaborative 13 Local Non Profit Workforce Development Collaborative with support of JPMChase Meets monthly with guest speakers brought in to speak on industry and educational trends and resources Holds Annual Boyle Heights Soars Job Fair Shared Resources & Integrative Services between organizations Annual Job Fair brings in Employers with current job openings

Employer & Industry Partnerships Starbucks Commitment from Downtown Area Manager to Work with Young Adults in LA Conservation Corps Store Managers volunteer for Mock Interview Certification Day 3 times a year Participate in Collaborative Job Fair and history of hiring qualified corpsmembers Great part time job opportunity for Youth interested in Post Secondary Education Pathway

Employer & Industry Partnerships Best Practices LA Area Chamber of Commerce Work Readiness Certification – Professional Portfolio, Career Planning, and Mock Interview Specialized Hiring Events (Target, West Coast Dry Wall, etc.) Develop training based on Industry Partners Needs Internships with Emerging Green Industries College & Career Counseling

MOVING FORWARD – GOALS YB Pathways to Credentials & Careers Improve Counseling to Careers with YB Corpsmembers – Hiring Transition Specialists Case Manager Research & Develop New Career Pathways with ties to Industry Recognized Credentials – Recruiting VISTA/Part Time Staff to Research Emerging Career Pathways in Los Angeles Enhance relationship with LATTC to integrate construction pathway with LACC