1. Leveraging Resources

2. History of Instituto  Founded in 1977  Mission: contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through:  Education  Training  Employment  Over 9,000 participants  Serves in the Pilsen, Little Village, and Back of the Yards neighborhoods in the Southwest Side of Chicago

3. Departments at Instituto  Instituto’s character has been defined by the needs of the community it serves through high-quality programs in:  Career Pathways  Adult Education  Youth Development  Youth Education  Citizenship Preparation  Center for Working Families

4. Youth Development Department  Formed in 2004 with the creation of the Keep Educating Youth (KEY) After School Program and the Escalera College Bridge Program  In 2012, the department was strategically placed in under the guidance of the Career Pathways Director, providing additional resources to the youth served:  Carreras en Salud  Computer Information Technology  Hospitality and Entrepreneurship Management  Manufacturing Training

5. Youth Development Department Participants:  Latino (demographic area)  Low income  Below academic grade level  First generation college-bound  English language learners  Undocumented or mixed family status  Little to no family support

6. Keep Educating Youth (KEY)  Year-round program  Understands the need for youth to be engaged in positive activities outside of regular school hours  Mentor, promote, and help maximize the potential for academic achievement and personal growth of children and youth  Served over 600 students (unduplicated numbers) over the last 10 years  Includes students that enrolled in KEY and participated at least one month in the program

7. Keep Educating Youth (KEY)  The program operates after school M -TH 3PM-8PM, F 3PM – 7PM at the IHSCA facility  Lunch is provided daily  Program includes after school pick-up at Irma Ruiz Elementary.  Current enrollment is 42, capacity of 55.  Serves approximately 65 students per year

8. KEY Serves participants from 2 nd grade to Freshmen year in HS Ages 8-15 Services Homework assistance Positive mentoring Life skills development Sports/recreational activities Parental involvement Resources Instituto del Progreso Latino Greater Chicago Food Depository Department of Family and Support Services United Way

9. KEY Scope of Services

10. Early and Traditional Escalera

11. Early Escalera Serves participants who are in Freshmen and Sophomore year in HS Services Development of academic skills Leadership development Civic engagement/community involvement Resources Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy After School Matters Chicago White Sox Foundation

12. Traditional Escalera Serves participants who are in Junior and Senior year in HS Services Tutoring Positive mentoring Career readiness College readiness Leadership development Resources Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy PepsiCo Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership National Council of La Raza Department of Family and Support Services

13. Escalera Scope of Services PROGRAM GOALSACTIVITIESMEASUREMENT TOOLS Educational Advancement  Tutoring to ensure homework completion  Study skills workshops  ACT Test Prep  Communication with advisors and teachers  Report cards and progress reports  High school diploma  Test scores Demonstrate Positive Coping Skills  Weekly one-on-one sessions  Workshops reinforcing healthy coping mechanisms o Conflict resolution o Healthy relationships  Case notes (entered in to database)  Assessments Identify Career Interests  Career Cluster Activity  Explore/research careers and trends  Skills inventory  Worksheets are uploaded electronically to youth portfolio College and Career Prep/Placement  Youth complete: o Resume o Cover Letter o Interview Prep Workshops o Summer Internship (120 hours)  College Tours  College Search  Complete 5 applications  Scholarship Assistance  FAFSA Completion (if applicable)  Family college readiness  Attendance records  Timesheets for internship  College tour attendance form  Application and scholarship confirmation pages  FAFSA confirmation page  Student schedules  Paycheck stubs Demonstrate Leadership Development Skills  Service Leaning Opportunities  Presentations at conferences  Leadership in program design  Worksheets  Written reflections  Track hours in database

14. YDD Career Night  Annual event  KEY, Escalera, and high school youth invited  Explore and connect with professionals

15. Interview Preparation  PepsiCo internship interviews

16. Summer Internships  As a response to PepsiCo assessing our youth, we began to incorporate career pathways technology programming for youth  Internet Core Certification Credential (IC3)  Three youth successfully placed at PepsiCo  1 full-time (post college)  2 part-time (work study in high school)  After School Matters: 4 programs  Art Therapy  Art of Capoeira  Aztec Dance  WYRK

17. Moving Forward Internet Core Certified Nurse Assistant AmeriCorps After School Matters Gay Straight Alliance Louder Than A Bomb team Address needs and challenges of youth once in college and/or workforce Carreras en Salud Computer Information Technology Manufacturing Training Hospitality and Entrepreneurship Management Integrating Career Pathways programming to curriculum Alumni Network Continue to explore opportunities for youth to earn credentials Develop programs based on interests and emerging trends

18. Questions?