2. Trainee Selection, Recruitment & Orientation Objectives for this session: List criteria for selecting YouthBuild trainees Describe the process of recruiting and selecting trainees Present and overview of a trainee orientation Review a trainee contract

3. Criteria for YouthBuild Applicants “Start with the end in mind” Steven Covey HUD Requirements: 16-24 yrs; 75% v. low income; 75% High School Drop Out Commitment to changing one’s life Interest in construction and academic components Reading Level (below 7th grade, less likely to get GED in 12 months) Interest in Leadership

4. Desired Outcomes GED/HSED Job Readiness Self-sufficiency Leadership Lifelong Learning

5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Define Target Market Devise Recruit- ment Strategy Develop Ad Materials Implement Recruitment Strategy Screen & Intake Select Trainees Notify Applicants Orientation 5-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 3-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 1-2 Weeks Prior to Orientation

6. Define Target Market HUD Criteria (16-24) years old  75% High School Drop Outs or  Very low-income families Not an entitlement program: don’t have to select young people by lottery or first come, first serve basis

7. Define Target Market Consider your own criteria  Commitment to changing life  Interest in construction and academics  Proportion who have completed GED or HS Diploma  Reading level  Age  Income  Criminal Record  Gender  Cultural Diversity  Interest in Leadership

8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Define Target Market Devise Recruit- ment Strategy Develop Ad Materials Implement Recruitment Strategy Screen & Intake Select Trainees Notify Applicants Orientation 5-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 3-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 1-2 Weeks Prior to Orientation

9. Devise Recruitment Strategy Information should not mislead Earn while you learn message Want Ads Flyers Local High Schools and human service agencies Mailings Go where the young people are Special issues with rural recruitment  Transportation  Child Care  Substance abuse

10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Define Target Market Devise Recruit- ment Strategy Develop Ad Materials Implement Recruitment Strategy Screen & Intake Select Trainees Notify Applicants Orientation 5-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 3-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 1-2 Weeks Prior to Orientation

11. Develop Ad Materials Flyers to post

12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Define Target Market Devise Recruit- ment Strategy Develop Ad Materials Implement Recruitment Strategy Screen & Intake Select Trainees Notify Applicants Orientation 5-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 3-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 1-2 Weeks Prior to Orientation

13. Implement Recruitment Strategy 5-6 weeks prior to orientation in urban areas 3 months prior to orientation in rural areas

14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Define Target Market Devise Recruit- ment Strategy Develop Ad Materials Implement Recruitment Strategy Screen & Intake Select Trainees Notify Applicants Orientation 5-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 3-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 1-2 Weeks Prior to Orientation

15. Screen and Intake 3-6 weeks prior to orientation Application (handout) Interview process  All program staff should be involved  Explain stipends, program overview  Half hour in length  The director, program manager, or one or two staff conducts each interview

16. Purpose of the Interviews To learn if the applicant is motivated to: Improve educationally Learn construction skills Do hard, physical work Stay with a job for a long period of time Show up all the time Get along with peers Deal with personal problems so that he or she can succeed Take on leadership role in the program or community

17. Screen and Intake Rating applicants on a scale of 1 to 5 on:  motivation to improve educationally  interest in learning construction skills  do hard, physical work  show up on time  get along with peers  ability to deal with personal issues  interest in leadership

18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Define Target Market Devise Recruit- ment Strategy Develop Ad Materials Implement Recruitment Strategy Screen & Intake Select Trainees Notify Applicants Orientation 5-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 3-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 1-2 Weeks Prior to Orientation

19. Select Trainees Evaluations after each interview Is this person right for the program? Is the program right for this person?

20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Define Target Market Devise Recruit- ment Strategy Develop Ad Materials Implement Recruitment Strategy Screen & Intake Select Trainees Notify Applicants Orientation 5-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 3-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 1-2 Weeks Prior to Orientation

21. Notify Applicants Make at least one week prior to orientation Applicants who have not been accepted should be notified with the same speed Refer those not accepted to other opportunities Over-enroll by 25 to 30 percent of your target

22. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Define Target Market Devise Recruit- ment Strategy Develop Ad Materials Implement Recruitment Strategy Screen & Intake Select Trainees Notify Applicants Orientation 5-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 3-6 Weeks Prior to Orientation 1-2 Weeks Prior to Orientation

23. Outline of a Sample Orientation Process “Mental Toughness” Week 1: Identity Monday - Review of Expectations Tuesday - Labeling & Positive Self-Identity Wednesday - Cultural Awareness Thursday - Cultural Awareness Friday - Cultural Awareness Week 2: Why Smart People Fail Monday - The Forces for Self- destruction & Sustaining Life Tuesday - Reclaiming Your Education Wednesday - Fear of Success Thursday - Accomplishing Your Goals Friday - Stamina & Work Ethic Week 3: The Road to Success Monday - Roadblocks & Blockbusters Tuesday - Conflict Resolution Wednesday - Life Skills Friday - Rites of Passage

24. Desired Outcomes GED/HSED Job Readiness Self-sufficiency Leadership Lifelong Learning