Reengaging Disconnected Youth Meeting 2, December 18, 2014

Today’s Objectives 1. Provide recommendations for demographics and Pathway Priorities 2. Confirm framework for Summit III  * Note: Your input is very valuable as our work, and your recommendations, will inform the governance body once it is established.

Ice Breaker  What is your name  What organization do you represent

Highlights from 11/17 Meeting  There are too many resources. It’s overwhelming  Media Strategies to increase public awareness  Collective Database  Businesses need to be engaged  Build on existing resources to create reengagement centers

Where is Maricopa County? Channeling Change: Making Collective Impact Work 6 months to 2 years10 years or more

YOUTH DISCUSSION  What is your name?  What program or organization are you associated with?  1 suggestion for the adults to help youth be successful in one of the following areas: 1.Completing your education 2.Job Preparation or Job Placement 3.Youth leadership or Youth well-being 4.Learning about the resources that exist

Database Collaboration Meeting Update Centralized data hub for Client & Resource data What Avoid duplication Provide user friendly, accessible and well marketed site to identify resources and data Why Family and youth: To identify resources Youth advocates: To track youth data & identify resources Researchers and Directors: To maintain, modify and develop programs and initiative Who

Identifying Who and Where Presentation By Dr. Dean Kyne 1. Where does data show the highest % of Disconnected Youth? 2. What population should we focus on at this time and why? (i.e. teen parents, Hispanic Youth, Homeless youth)

Logistics Retrieving Documents OR in your folders Documents to be used 1. Demographic Questions 2. Discussion Questions Master document Compile master document of activities. Send to OR use notepad in center of table

Table Roles for next 2 Exercises Note-Taker Presenter Facilitator

Document is online and in your folder: “Demographic Discussion Questions” Master Note-Taker should compile all answers DISCUSSION QUESTIONS  Which location(s) should this initiative prioritize and why?  What population should we focus on and why?  What special needs might this population have?

Defining Priorities Preparing youth for careers Creating career opportunities & internships Multiple Pathways to reentry/graduation Providing relevant supports Frequent and early milestones Prepare for post-secondary success Holistic approach to addressing needs Empowering youth Caring Adults/Mentorship High Expectations Trauma Informed practice One-Stop Center for youth Connected to education, career and wrap around services Identification and Outreach

Pathway Priorities In your folder or online: Pathway Description Slide & Discussion Question Use discussion questions to identify & define what the initiative should prioritize in your pathway area 1 2 Compile notes on a master soft or hard copy

Pathway Priority Discussion  What definition and descriptors did your table recommend for your pathway?  What recommendations did your table have regarding the topics we should focus on for your pathway?  What focus areas does your table recommend as the highest priority?

Provide feedback and recommendations on: 1. Summit Outcomes 2. Breakout Session Content 3. Breakout Session Presenters

Closing  Take away points  Action Steps  Feedback Survey