1. The Real World Classroom: Connecting Youth to the Workforce Kevin Miller A collaborative effort between the Rochester Alternative Learning Center and Workforce Development, Inc.

2. Rochester Alternative Learning Center

3. Participants Total Students29 EthnicityCaucasian-25, African American-7, Hispanic-5 Documented Disability18 Previous Employment6 Chemically Dependent4 Offender Status7 Foster Child1 Homeless/Runaway4 Pregnant or Parenting7

4. RALC Current Job Opportunities Compost Crew Custodial Worker Daycare Assistant Garden Crew Kitchen Assistant Teaching Assistant Transportation Support

5. The Tiered Employment System 1.Subsidized Work Experience in the School 2.Subsidized Work Experience in the Community 3.Unsubsidized Employment in the Community

6. RALC Garden

7. Compost Project