1.  The SGA  The Proposal  The Award  The Program

2.  US Department of Labor – Employment & Training Administration  6 – 12 Awards nationwide  48 months in length 3 months preparation 24 months recruiting Up to 21 months services 9 months follow-up  Research emphasis  Choose noncustodial parent OR ex-offender target populations  Required partners include: Child support enforcement, Criminal justice agencies, One-Stops, Employers  Amount - $3 – 6 million

3.  CCA chosen as lead agency  Focused on noncustodial parents - recruit 1000 eligible persons; randomly select 500 for services  Asked for $5.98 million  Used PSI model of lead agency and collaborative service strategy through contracts for essential services and supports  Planned 3 case management sites  Planned 4 transitional work crews  Enhancements included: Legal – Family law, Civic Restoration Literacy/Education – Basic Ed, Pre-GED, Certificate Industry-Recognized Credentials – NWRC, NCRC Job Skill Training – Certificate, completion of degree Programs Life Skills Training - Parenting/ Communication/Relationships Participant Supports – clothing, tools, transportation Family Mediation Financial Literacy – Asset Building, Home Ownership Referrals – MH, DV, D & A counseling

4.  Just over 90 applications nationwide  Chose 14 to do site reviews – ours was June 2  Focus was on ability to carry out proposal and program: Validity of collaborations Ability to recruit necessary numbers Strength of lead agency’s fiscal ability  Contacted on June 24  7 grants awarded  CCA awarded $5.7 million  National meeting July 27-28 to hear details

5. Community & Faith Based Organizations Onondaga County Dept. of Social Services Family Courts One-Stop (CNY Works) VA Vocational Rehabilitation Probation/ Parole Community Marketing Recruiting/Referrals Intake process to ensure eligibility; Random assignment; Orientations; Referral to Case Manager site; Outside referrals as needed; Program data management Assessment/Planning Initial assessment (background, strengths/skills, barriers); Begin service referrals Work Readiness One week intensive curriculum - required attendance; Assignment to Work Crew Transitional Jobs Assignments  4 day work week  1 day job seeking skills & job search  Paid participation  Placement into competitive job  Crew Supervisor for each TJ crew Support Services  Legal – Family law, Civic Restoration  Literacy/Education – Basic Ed, Pre-GED, Certificate  Industry-Recognized Credentials – NWRC, NCRC  Job Skill Training – Certificate, completion of degree programs  Life Skills Training - Parenting/ Communication/Relationships  Participant Supports – clothing, tools, transportation  Family Mediation  Financial Literacy – Asset Building, Home Ownership  Referrals – MH, DV, D & A counseling Outcomes  FT/PT Competitive Employment  Career Advancement  Improved family skills  Improved Child Support  Post-Secondary Education  Apprenticeships

6. Support Service Coordinator (Subcontract) Support Service Coordinator (Subcontract) Operations Coordinator (Lead Agency) Operations Coordinator (Lead Agency) Transitional Jobs Assignments (Lead Agency)  Crew Supervisor(s)  4 day work-week  1 day job seeking skills, job search, support services  Paid participation – daily wage  Placement into competitive jobs may occur from the TJ program Transitional Jobs Assignments (Lead Agency)  Crew Supervisor(s)  4 day work-week  1 day job seeking skills, job search, support services  Paid participation – daily wage  Placement into competitive jobs may occur from the TJ program Support Services (to be requisitioned by ESS as needed for support of employment outcomes)  Legal – Family law, Civic Restoration  Literacy/Education – Basic Ed, Pre- GED, Certificate  Industry-Recognized Credentials – NWRC, NCRC  Life Skills Training - Parenting/ Communication/Relationships  Job Skill Training – Certificate, completion of degree programs  Family Mediation  Financial Literacy  Referrals – MH, DV, D & A counseling Support Services (to be requisitioned by ESS as needed for support of employment outcomes)  Legal – Family law, Civic Restoration  Literacy/Education – Basic Ed, Pre- GED, Certificate  Industry-Recognized Credentials – NWRC, NCRC  Life Skills Training - Parenting/ Communication/Relationships  Job Skill Training – Certificate, completion of degree programs  Family Mediation  Financial Literacy  Referrals – MH, DV, D & A counseling Case Management Services  Multiple subcontracts with organizations located in the communities they serve  No less than one Employment Services Specialist responsible for case management and placement outcomes Case Management Services  Multiple subcontracts with organizations located in the communities they serve  No less than one Employment Services Specialist responsible for case management and placement outcomes Employer Advisory Council Work Readiness (Subcontract)  Focus on work behavior, attendance, peer & supervisor relationships Work Readiness (Subcontract)  Focus on work behavior, attendance, peer & supervisor relationships Placement Supports (Subcontract)  Updated job listings  Employer events, tours, presentations  Resume development/review  Practice Interviews Placement Supports (Subcontract)  Updated job listings  Employer events, tours, presentations  Resume development/review  Practice Interviews Participant Supports (to be requisitioned by ESS as needed for support of employment outcomes)  Work/interview clothing  Transportation – bus passes  Fees – licenses, certifications Participant Supports (to be requisitioned by ESS as needed for support of employment outcomes)  Work/interview clothing  Transportation – bus passes  Fees – licenses, certifications Participant Advisory Council Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) Lead Agency  Program Director  Program Coordinator  Fiscal Staff (Account Clerk)  Support Staff Lead Agency  Program Director  Program Coordinator  Fiscal Staff (Account Clerk)  Support Staff

7. Announcements and Recruiting Roll-out at GSW MeetingWeek 2 Identify Recruitment StrategyWeek 5 Create Project Brochures & LiteratureWeek 9 Begin Recruiting Start Work ReadinessWeek 15 Start first 2 work crewsWeek 17 (Nov.) Planning Advisory Committee and Other Committees PAC Meetings monthly – time TBA Additional Committees to include Participant Advisory, Employer Advisory, ad hoc as neededWeek Staff Hiring/Training Create Job DescriptionsWeek 2 Advertise PositionsWeek 3 InterviewsWeek 6 Selection/StartWeek 8/9

8. Contracts Create contract languageWeek 2 Finalize CM site selection criteriaWeek 2 Determine process for other contractsWeek 3 CM AnnouncementsWeek 3 CM Proposals receivedWeek 5 (Aug) CM site selectionsWeek 7 CM site staff hiredWeek 10 CM training startsWeek 11 Work Crews Begin contacts with potential work crew sites Week 5 Begin hiring Work Crew LeadersWeek 9 Employer Advisory Council meetsWeek 13 Hire Work Crew LeadersWeek 14 Federal USDOL Washington meetingWeek 4

9. …Contact … Mike Pasquale Center for Community Alternatives 422-5638 x261 mpasquale@communityalternatives.org Mike Irwin Greater Syracuse Works 470-4264 mirwin@greatersyracuseworks.org