1. Strategies for Coordinating Cross-Systems Collaboration Shasta Twenty-first Century Career Connections New Ways to Work Cross-System Collaboration & Partnership Conference Call Aurora Fryer, STC 3 Assistant Director March 27, 2007

2. S hasta T wenty-first C entury C areer C onnections ( STC 3 ) STC 3 is a community-based organization that evolved from the foundation of School-To-Career. Our GOAL is to build on the system of engaging Students, Parents, Educators, Businesses, Labor & Youth-Serving Organizations to prepare ALL Students for successful transition from High School to Post-Secondary & Training for Careers, Continuing Educations & Citizenship through:  Coordinate Community/Business/Education Partnerships & Events  Engage Youth-Serving Professionals in Workshops focusing on Youth Transition  Broker Workplace Opportunities for Youth to Explore Options for their Future  Research & Identify Strategies to Improve Quality Transitions for ALL Youth “Preparing Youth for Careers, Continuing Education & Citizenship”

3. The Futures Project A Collaboration with Community Strategies: Youth Engagement: Youth Perspective Convening: Broaden perspective of who plays a role in the life of the Youth & impacts Transition Cross-Agency Training & Networking Meetings Topics: Person-Centered Planning Employer Forums Critical Questions & Positive Transitions Transition Support Systems Transition Destinations Employer Incentives Accommodations (JAN) Self-Employment / Entrepreneurships Labor Market Information Parent Outreach -- Role of Supportive Adults Participation in Community Forums/Organizations Lessons Learned: Lessons Learned:  The Power of the Youth Voice  The Value of Focusing on Youth  Recognize the Roles People Play  Recognize that every organization is directed by legislative intent and/or by-laws & needs to collect information  Use Language that is Meaningful to Everyone  Value & Appreciate Participation/Contributions  Be Responsive to Issues / Concerns  Listen & Learn

4. TIPS FOR SUCCESSTIPS FOR SUCCESS A TOOL for TransitionA TOOL for Transition A TOOL for Self-AdvocacyA TOOL for Self-Advocacy A PERSONAL PLAN for TransitionA PERSONAL PLAN for Transition The Process of Developing TIPS: Youth Local K-12 Educators Shasta College DSPS Personnel Employers Transition Support Agencies (WIA, DOR, Far Northern RC, One-Stop) Came together & defined essential information needed for Transition The Vision:The Vision: Use the document to build Transition Plans Focus on Youth Plans for their Future Summarize Portfolio/Transition Folders -- using an easy-to-use, transportable resource (not a binder, folder, et.) Provide a ‘Cheat Sheet’ of information required to apply for College, Employment and related Services The Challenge:The Challenge: How do we help Youth see the VALUE of TIPS?

7. Shasta Twenty-first Century Career Connections TRANSITION RESOURCE FAIRTRANSITION RESOURCE FAIR March 29, 2007  Shasta Builders’ Exchange Training Center  Redding, California GOAL: GOAL: To provide a venue for Youth-Serving Professionals (Educators; Foster Youth, Probation, Social Services personnel) to learn about the Resources that are available in our Community to help Youth make positive Transitions. FORMAT: FORMAT: Four or Five Presentations in four (4) Categories* (listed below), with time for Collaboration/Networking *POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION & TRAINING:*POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION & TRAINING: Shasta CollegeShasta Builders’ Exchange Training Center College OptionsROP / Tech Prep *EMPLOYMENT: Smart One-StopEDDCCC/Job Corps Private EmployerWorkAbility *TRANSITION SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES:*TRANSITION SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: Smart Disability NavigatorDSPS/Shasta College Department of RehabilitationShasta County Mental Health *LIVING INDEPENDENTLY:*LIVING INDEPENDENTLY: HousingIndependent Living – Foster Youth Specific Social Security / BridgesIndependent Living – all Disabled Youth

8. The TIPS document can be accessed on the Shasta Twenty-first Century Career Connections* Webpage: www.shastacareerconnections.org *Contact us: Sue Sawyer, Executive Director Aurora Fryer, Assistant Director 1135 Pine Street, Suite 205  Redding, CA 96001 Phone: (530) 245-1014 FAX: (530) 245-1087