Working with Youth to Achieve their Goals

Journey to Success Overview Importance of Partnerships Innovation Funding Outcomes Lessons Learned Tools Available to You HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL HEAR ABOUT TODAY

JOURNEY TO SUCCESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

SIX CAREER PATHS TO SUCCESS THE EXPERIENCEUp to 100 hours of work experience YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING In-depth career exploration, job seeking and retention skills OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING Short-term training (less than 2 years) in a high demand area: construction, healthcare, IT or manufacturing PARTNERS INVESTING IN YOUTH GED preparation for youthful offenders and at-risk youth LIFE SKILLS TRAINING Examination of self-esteem, self-awareness, self-worth and effective communication PREPARING LEADERS OF TOMORROW Leadership and entrepreneurship development

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

INNOVATIVE IDEAS Career Paths created by CareerSource Suncoast staff Identified customers to be mentors WIOA legislation used prior to July 1, 2015 Age up to 24 Financial Literacy as a program element Business-driven career exploration

HOW DID WE PAY FOR EVERYTHING? Received $334,000 from CareerSource Florida Received $2,500 from the B. Wade White Fund and Community Foundation of Sarasota Received $28,850 (cash and in-kind) from CareerEdge Funders Collaborative CareerSource Suncoast contributed $285,707 in-kind Sustainability

HERE’S THE CURRENT SITUATION 111 participants are enrolled in Journey to Success 31 students participated in the 2015 summer session 56 enrolled in occupational skills training 100% of completers received credentials 90% of completers entered employment or post-secondary education

LESSONS LEARNED Challenges in Summer 2015 Recruitment Other Youth Programs in the Community Need Additional Resources for Youth Career Paths Start Dates Delays

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