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4th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute 2009
Preparing the Emerging Workforce
Workforce Investment Act Youth Program Opportunities
Laura Goldring & Brad Williams
4th Annual Oklahoma Transition Institute 2009
Workforce Investment Act of 1998
Eligible youth will be: Low-income Ages 14 through 21 Face challenge(s) to successful workforce
entry: (1) school dropout (2) basic literacy skills deficiency (3) homeless, runaway, or foster child (4) pregnant or a parent (5) an offender (6) need help completing an educational
program or securing and holding a job.
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Program Design Prepare youth for college, training, or
employment Link academic and occupational learning Strong ties to employers Should include tutoring & study skills
training; alternative school services; mentoring; work experience; occupational skills training; leadership development; appropriate supportive services; guidance & counseling; and follow-up services for at least one year, as appropriate.
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Program Design Cont… Programs must provide summer
employment opportunities linked to academic and occupational learning. The mix of year-round and summer activities is left to local discretion.
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How does the process begin? Local Area Process
Application Interview (Mutual Suitability) Eligibility Determination
95% of applicants must be Low Income Receives / Family receives Federal, State, or local
income-based public assistance program cash payments
Total family income does not exceed the poverty line Receives / Received Food Stamps within past 6 months Homeless Individual Foster Child currently in the system Individual with a disability
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Eligibility Determination Cont… 100% of applications must face at least one of
the following challenges to entering the workforce:
Basic Skills Deficient School Dropout Homeless, runaway, or foster child Pregnant or parenting Offender Requires additional assistance to complete an
educational program, or to secure and hold employment (including youth with a disability)*
*5% over income youth may have additional criterion according to local area definition
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Any individual under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign all documentation Proof of Age: birth certificate, drivers license,
etc… Citizenship: SS card, birth certificate Selective Service Registration (Males Only) Family Income and Size: pay stubs, letter from
employer OR Public Assistance Verification: TW-3 from Dept
of Human Services, SSI, TANF Special Categories Documentation
Eligibility Documentation
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What’s the next step in the process? Following eligibility determination and
approval, an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) is developed with the participant to determine which services would best accommodate the participant’s needs and develop the skills which are currently needed in the workforce
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Individual Service Strategy (ISS)
1 – 1.5 hour process including: Career Research (OKCIS or Career Clusters
Survey) An Inventory Form (self assessment) Work History Supportive Services Needs Checklist Customer Budget ISS Planning Worksheet Potential Skill Goals Worksheet Services and Training Worksheet OSL Employment Plan
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ISS Cont…Element Services
1. TutoringStudy Skills TrainingTutoring
2. Alternative Secondary School Offerings Alternative Secondary School Offerings
3. Summer Employment Opportunities Summer Employment Opportunities
4. Work Experience
InternshipsJob ShadowingWork Experience
5. Occupational Skills TrainingOccupational Skills TrainingOn The Job Training
6. Leadership Development Opportunities
Community & Service Learning ProjectsExposure to Postsecondary Educational OpportunitiesLife Skills TrainingOrganizational & Team Work TrainingPeer-Centered ActivitiesPre - Employment SkillsTraining in Decision Making
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ISS Cont…
Element Services
7. Supportive Services
Child Care AssistanceEmergency or Short Term Housing AssistanceGeneral Transportation AssistanceWork Clothing, Equipment, Tools
8. Adult Mentoring Services Adult Mentoring
9. Follow Up Services Follow-Up Services
10. Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling
Program Design
Career PlanningIndividual Service StrategyObjective Assessment
Non-Countable Services Case Management
ARRA Services
ARRA Extended Work ExperienceARRA Individual Services Strategy (ARRA ISS)ARRA Summer Employment
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Service Delivery Individualized based on participant’s needs
Environments Group Setting
Classroom Workshop Activities
Individual setting Computer based learning Academic enrichment activities
Duration Average time = 1 year Determined by number of needed services
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Performance Measures
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Partnering Information In most local areas:
Recruitment Focus = 30 – 50% Out of School Youth
Limited number of slots available for 14 – 16 year olds due to the higher number of resources available to the in school, younger youth population
Limited number of slots available overall due to grant funding availability
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Partnering Suggestions Contact your local Workforce
Investment Board (WIB) and ask about local area youth initiatives
Request a position on your local WIB Youth Council
Refer the youth on your program to the local area youth program and request that they do the same whenever you have a good referral fit i.e. program requirements match up
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Local Workforce Investment Areas