1. Welcome Slide Discussion Points:
Who is presenting today?
Where are restrooms?
How long will the training be?
When will a break be given?
Just a reminder that if you feel that you are not interested in the AYOS Youth Program, you are more than welcome to leave at anytime during the orientation.
Any Questions?

2. Reality Check The reality in today’s Job Market is…
YOU are responsible for making decisions about your future.
YOU will be competing with other job seekers that have more education and/or experience than you.
People who didn't finish high school seem to be bearing the brunt of the country's unemployment crisis: About 1.8 million college graduates have found work since January 2010, the WSJ reports, but 128,000 high school dropouts have lost their jobs during the same period. (The Huffington Post)
Ask Youth if they see the importance of a high school diploma?
Talk about the value of the diploma or GED for getting a job in this economy’s tough competition such as:
Standing out above other applications
Better paying jobs
More chances of moving up in a company

3. Reality Check
One in three youth who start high school will not graduate four years later. (Orfield, Losen, Wald & Swanson, Losing Our Future)
In Fresno County, 25.4% of the Youth population does not have a high school diploma in (Fresno Bee)
US Average Weekly Earnings in 2012 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

4. What is the AYOS Youth Program?
The AYOS Youth Program assists youth In-School and Out of School 16-24:
Academic Services
Career Services
THIS WILL LEAD TO, ULTIMATELY,
A REWARDING CAREER!!!
Tell them that in the next few slides you will be explaining these two areas in depth;
Academic Guidance
Career Guidance

5. #1 Academic Services Having a solid academic foundation will prepare
you for your career and build your confidence!
GAIN Assessments measure Reading and Math Skills and grade levels.
Online Tutorials help you raise your Reading and Math levels.
High School Diploma, GED and college or advanced training preparation.
GAIN – Tests of Adult Basic Education – Most jobs require certain skill levels in math and reading. The GAIN test will measure those levels and help us to match your abilities to the appropriate career or academic path.
Tutorials – If your scores in math and reading are below the 10th grade level, we’ll refer you to our tutorial programs to help you bring those grade levels up. We use Skills Tutor Online for tutorial, which you can access tutorial from home, school, or any local youth offices.
High School Diploma/GED assistance - If you don’t have your diploma we want to help you get it.

6. #2 Career Services (cont’d)
After completing Academic Goals and Career Assessments, we prepare you for the career you are interested in.
Explore and Research Career Options
Develop Career Goals
Job Readiness Workshops
Resumes, cover letters and applications
How to be aggressive with your job search
Interviewing Skills (Mock Interviews)
Create your own career portfolio
Work Experience- is not guaranteed. Once your academic goals have been met – work experience opportunities may be considered.
Explain value of taking time to prepare before going out to “Find a Job” These preparations will give you the edge over other candidates
Explain value of Career portfolio.

7. Youth Program Resources
College and Vocational Training Resource
Cal JOBS
Labor Market Information
Community resources
Career Resource Library
Explain Resources:
College and Vocational Training Resource
Labor Market Information: Local high demand/high wage occupations, this is where we use your personal assessment information to pinpoint local career opportunities.
Access to Community Resources: Local organizations that also offer youth services
Resource Library: Resume books, dress for success, interviewing tips, etc.

8. Benefits of being in the Youth Program
Reading and Math Tutorials
CAHSEE and HS Diploma Assistance
GED Course Completion Assistance
Assistance with:
College and Vocational Training applications
FAFSA and grant applications
Rewards for achieving program goals
Work Experience Opportunities- once you complete your academic goals
Vocational Training (Available for year old)
Supportive Services
Leadership/Personal Development
Re-Cap on the benefits of the AYOS Older Youth Program

9. Your Academic and Career Advisor
Your Academic and Career Advisor will assist you with:
Achieving your goals!
Being the best you can be!
Coaching, Tutoring, and Mentoring
Access to other community resources
Guidance on the path to earn the Career You’ve always wanted!!
Each provider will detail their own process here

10. Our Expectations Keep in contact with your Academic and Career Advisor
Keep all set appointments
Contact your ACA if you are unable to make your appointment
Participate and Complete all planned activities
Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek. – Mario Andretti

11. Commitment to Academic and Career Excellence
Youth Contract
AYOS Youth Program focuses on academic excellence and not work experience
Your goal is to strive to achieve 2 grade level gains or more.
Job readiness and career exploration will be provided once academic goals have been met or significant progress in academics is shown
Update your Academic & Career Advisor (ACA) on any barriers that may affect your participation as they arise, and you will also keep the ACA updated on contact information
Explain the importance of following through
Define commitment- to be loyal. To work very hard to do or support the program.

12. Next Step General Eligibility Requirements
Out-of-School Youth ages or In-School Youth Ages 14-21
Fresno County Resident or attend a Fresno County school
Legal Right to Work
Low Income
Basic Skills Deficient and or High School Drop-Out
Selective Service Registration (male 18 and over)
Schedule a one on one interview with an eligibility worker today!

13. Initial Eligibility Interview
WIOA Orientation
Initial Eligibility Interview
Youth Program Entrance Interview
GAIN Assessment
Completion of FRWIB Application
Refer to other Community Services
Note: If you are found not eligible for the youth program you will be referred to another Community Agency that better fits your needs.

14. Questions