Logo Department of Labor Youth Summit November 18, 2009 Region V – Chicago “Preparing young adults for the workforce, while stimulating our economy.” Gailmarie Harris, Director of Youth Services/ Corporate Development

Summer Overview In collaboration with City of Columbus & Franklin County Two groups with age-appropriate designed programs (14 – 18 & 18 – 24 years old) The goal is to prepare young adults for the workforce, while stimulating the economy Emphasis on Self Discovery/ Arts, Labor Market Orientation & Career Exploration to prepare young adults for year- round opportunities

Transitional Snapshots Web-based Eligibility Portal/ Payroll System for remote access developed by PROTEAM Staffing – Transition: PROTEAM Staffing will be recruiting personnel from the Portal Acloché LLC is a staffing company recruiting & placing interns Assessment using the arts, conducted by ArtSafe & Columbus State Community College, addressed generational, cultural, & communication barriers with diverse populations – Transition: This information will be used in the in-depth assessment process for continuation of WIA services

Transitional Snapshots Automatic Deposits with Chase Bank providing Financial Literacy Training to interns – Transition: In 2008, 2/3 of the summer participants continued their bank accounts Work-Readiness Training with web-based portfolio designed by Visionary Leaders Institute – Transition: Web-based portfolio provides access for continuous contextual learning at the worksite Entrepreneurship Training with Columbus City Schools & Young University developing business plans & websites – Transition: COWIC/ JOBLeaders is developing business start-up services for our restored citizens (re-entry) group

Transitional Snapshots Recruiting “Males in the Classroom” with Columbus City Schools for Elementary Teacher-Assistants – Transition: Interns will transition into WIA Individual Training Accounts to pursue education goals City-wide facilities assessments using interns with Columbus City Schools to transform school buildings to “Green” – Transition: Interns will transition into WIA for Construction Trades and Engineering via WIA Individual Training Accounts, Apprenticeship Programs Mt. Carmel College of Nursing, Columbus Public Health Department & Home Health Aide internships – Transition: Interns will transition into WIA Healthcare training & education

Year-Round WIA Transition Plan summer with the year-round programs (Adult & Youth) Plan based on the employer’s needs and targeted job seekers (know your customers). Market year-round programs throughout the summer program (OJT, Customized Training, etc.) Provide transitional services before summer ends Coordinate transitional services with Adult & Dislocated Worker program Use summer evaluations for year-round individual service strategies Use co-enrollment with performance in mind

Questions & Discussion Gailmarie Harris Director of Youth Services/ Corporate Development COWIC/ JOBLeaders The Jerry Hammond Center 1111 East Broad Street, Suite 201 Columbus, Ohio