YouthBuild Webinar Series Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement January 10 th, 2012; 2:00 - 3:00 PM (EST)

2 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Welcome to Workforce 3 One!

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5 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Access to Webinar Resources WEBINAR RESOURCES: Recordings and transcripts are available within 2 business days after the event.

6 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Moderator Jenn Smith Management Analyst U.S. Department of Labor

7 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement New Resource Check out the updated manual today!

8 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Two Approaches to Post-Program Placement Planning:  Sector strategy using labor market information  Individual readiness and supports Agenda

9 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Presenter Tammy Miller Post-Secondary Coordinator Prevention PLUS, Inc.

10 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Serves high-risk youth in Clayton County, Georgia  Provides a range of educational and vocational services and programs  Integrates post-secondary education and training into program model  Aims to place participants in high-growth, high- demand careers Prevention PLUS, Inc. Prevention PLUS, Inc.

11 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Location

12 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Community Features  Second largest convention and exhibit center in Georgia  Twenty-five industrial parks and twenty Fortune 500 Companies located in the area  “Foreign Trade Zone” designation  Transportation Hub (highways & railways)  Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the world’s busiest airport

13 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Question 1 A.Large urban area B.Medium city C.Rural area My program is located in a

14 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Identified 50 fastest growing sectors  Focused on sectors with projected openings  Refined search to include occupations that –Did not require a Bachelor’s degree –Offered at least 80 percent of the median salary for the area Labor Market Analysis

15 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Labor Market Analysis

16 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Largest Local Employers

17 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  World’s largest fleet of private carrier trucks  Truck driver positions: –Are highly sought within the company –Provide great pay and benefits –Offer reasonable work schedule Selection Process

18 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Question 2 A.Yes B.No C.I need to learn more about labor market analysis Has your program conducted a labor market analysis to identify the best career pathways for your students?

19 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Positions within logistics and shipping companies  Logistics and supply management – flow of goods and services from origin to consumption  Integration of – Information –Transportation –Warehousing –Packaging Customer Service Reps Truck Drivers, Light & Delivery Service Industrial Truck & Tractor Operators Positions that Meet the Criteria

20 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Include career track in the individual development plan (IDP)  Serve as a “feeder” program to Atlanta Technical College’s (ATC) Supply Chain Management Program  Partner with ATC, which offers certification in: –Warehousing and distribution –Supply chain management –Bachelor’s in conjunction with Clayton State College in supply chain management forthcoming Approach to Connecting Students and Employers

21 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Introduce students to post-secondary education and career development early in the program cycle  Have students participate in post-secondary placement activities  Adopt a strong, coordinated “case management” approach to help students transition Preparing Students

22 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Diagnostic tools –COMPASS –Accuplacer  Dual enrollment options  Professional development for program staff Preparing Students

23 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Moderator Jenn Smith Management Analyst U.S. Department of Labor

24 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Career Readiness Training and Curriculum  Employer Relationships  Student Follow-Up and Support Individual Readiness and Supports

25 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Presenter Jason Vaughn Career Developer Mile High Youth Corps YouthBuild

26 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Select and implement a student-friendly curriculum  Offer placement support, such as: –Mock interviews –Job shadows  Involve alumni –Guest speakers –Teachers  Offer students leadership opportunities Student Engagement

27 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Emphasize skills employers value –Punctuality and attendance –Interpersonal and problem-solving skills –Leadership skills –Employability skills “Hire attitude, train skill.” – Hilton Hotels Employer-Focused Curriculum

28 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Emphasize skills needed to succeed in post-secondary education: –Self-motivation –Strong study habits –Perseverance –Ability to seek help Post-Secondary Education- Focused Curriculum

29 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Question 3 A.Alumni as guest speakers B.Mock interviews with employers C.Job shadows D.Post-secondary education and employer-focused curricula Which engagement strategies are you currently using in your program?

30 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Research employment trends  Target employers that are good fits (e.g. warehouse, retail, solar, etc.)  Identify minimum criteria for employment  Gather information on local PSE programs  Teach students career search strategies Identifying Placement Opportunities

31 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Match student strengths to career options  Assess students –Identify skills, strengths, interests, and weaknesses –Evaluate readiness –Offer exposure  Assess employers –Identify needs, values and hiring requirements Making the Right Match

32 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement “We are interested in creating business relationships whether or not jobs exist with the employer at the time of our approach.” Building Employer Relationships

33 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Build business relationships  Build trust with employers  Become a connection  Identify your program’s approach  Develop an employer advisory council Strategies for Building Employer Relationships

34 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Open Chat 1 What strategies does your program use to identify employment opportunities for your students?

35 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Invite employers to be guest speakers and serve on career panels  Ask employers to serve as tutors  Explore job shadowing and internship opportunities for students  Ask employers to conduct mock interviews with students Engage Employers

36 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Offers access to short- and long-term job placement and career pathways  Provides opportunities to engage employers in career training curricula  Promotes strong and long-term partnerships Employer Advisory Council

37 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Provides access to placement opportunities  Allows employers to participate in career readiness training  Offers opportunities to network and build partnerships  Provides access to employers and human resource personnel Employer Advisory Council Successes

38 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Engaging employers over time  Creating employer “buy-in” Employer Advisory Council Challenges

39 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Ensure strong relationships between students and staff  Incorporate follow-up supports that are convenient for the student and employer  Provide supports to help students navigate barriers to employment Follow-Up Support for Students

40 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement  Maintaining contact with students  Ensuring employer buy-in Follow-Up Support Challenges

41 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Please enter your questions into the Chat Room! Question and Answer Period

42 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Resources  Prevention PLUS, Inc. Prevention PLUS, Inc.  Mile High Youth Corps YouthBuild Mile High Youth Corps YouthBuild  Jobs for the Future Jobs for the Future  Career Pathway Savvy: How to Identify and Connect Students to “Best Bet” Career Pathways (Archived Webinar) Career Pathway Savvy: How to Identify and Connect Students to “Best Bet” Career Pathways  Pathways to Long-Term Success for YouthBuild Students Program Manual Pathways to Long-Term Success for YouthBuild Students Program Manual  Labor Market Research (Available on the Community of Practice)Community of Practice

43 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Speakers’ Contact Information Presenter: Tammy Miller   Phone: (404) Moderator: Jenn Smith   Phone: (202) Presenter: Jason Vaughn   Phone: (720)

44 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Save The Date!  Counseling & Case Management February 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM (EDT)  Data Management/MIS March 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM (EDT)  Education April 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM (EST)

45 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Access to Webinar Resources WEBINAR RESOURCES: Recordings and transcripts are available within 2 business days after the event.

46 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Question 5 A.Excellent B.Fair C.Poor Please rate the quality of this webinar.

47 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Question 6 A.Yes B.No Will you use the resources and tools presented in today’s webinar in your program?

48 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Question 7 How could this webinar be improved?

49 Pathways for Successful Post-Program Placement Question 8 What other webinar topics might be useful in your work?

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