serving the educational needs of our youth workforce a partnership of cooperative extension &...
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Serving the Educational Needs of Our Youth
Workforce
A Partnership of Cooperative Extension & Workforce Development
The PartnershipThe Partnership
The Workforce Investment Act signed in 1998 changed the way we do business – everything from One Stops to Program Measurement.
The Youth Program was the most affected by the new legislation and required new Goals.
The PartnershipThe Partnership
Cooperative Extension had a plan – OWS had need. We met, put the plan and the curriculum together, and presented it to the Local Areas at the end of 2001.
The contract was developed and signed the first of April 2002.
Parts of the ModelParts of the Model
Resource Mapping of Youth ServicesDatabase Website DevelopmentPilot Project: Delivery of
Education/Services for WIA YouthStatewide Work Readiness Skills
Curriculum Development
Resource Mapping of Youth ServicesResource Mapping of Youth Services
Component I: Create a comprehensive list of current employment and training services for Nebraska youth, ages 14-21.
Resource MappingResource Mapping
Component II: Analyze findings of Component I and identify gaps in services available to youth and/or gaps in availability/delivery of services in specific geographic areas.
Resource MappingResource Mapping
Component III: Formulate strategies for youth services which would adhere to the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) as well as meet the needs of youth in rural Nebraska.
RecommendationsRecommendations
Web Site Data Base of Providers and Services
Provider Agencies and Organizations
Involvement of Schools and Educational Institutions
RecommendationsRecommendations
Eligibility and Target Population
Programming and Curriculum
Evaluation and Research
RecommendationsRecommendations
Coordination of Activities
Youth Involvement
Rural Issues
RecommendationsRecommendations
Employer Involvement and Training
Role of the Local Community
Funding Considerations
Database Website DevelopmentDatabase Website Development
- Compilation of initial statewide survey into a database
- Website development with a searchable database of youth employment and training services
- Update database information and revise website
- http://deal.unl.edu/wib/
Pilot Project: Delivery of Pilot Project: Delivery of Education/ServicesEducation/Services
- Six month pilot project, “Phase One”
- Two part time Extension Educators
Pilot Project: Delivery of Pilot Project: Delivery of Education/ServicesEducation/Services
- Delivery of Work Readiness Skills curriculum education classes
--youth program participants in two regions, four communities
- Project evaluation to provide recommendations for Phase Two
Work Readiness Skills Work Readiness Skills Curriculum DevelopmentCurriculum Development
Work Awareness, Career Exploration and Work Experiences
Labor Market Knowledge and Job Availability
Occupational Information and Job Requirements
Work Readiness Skills Work Readiness Skills Curriculum DevelopmentCurriculum Development
Values Clarification, Personal Understanding and Character Education
Career Planning and Decision-Making
Job Search Techniques including Resumes, Applications and Interviews
Work Readiness Skills Work Readiness Skills Curriculum DevelopmentCurriculum Development
Survival / Daily Living Skills, including Money Management
Positive Work Habits, Leadership and Communication
Motivation, Adaptability and Teamwork
Work Readiness Skills Work Readiness Skills Curriculum DevelopmentCurriculum Development
Coping, Problem Solving and Dealing With Obstacles
Improving Self Image and Self Presentation
Tutoring / Mentoring
Lesson 1: Time Management
Total estimated time: 3-4 class periodsObjectives: The learner will demonstrate the ability to:
Use time effectively.
WIA Outcome: 100% completed worksheet showing one week’s time use.
Activities: Tracking time. Making Plans
Lesson 2: Money Management
Total estimated time: 2-3 hoursObjectives: The learner will demonstrate the ability to:
Interpret the procedures and forms associated with banking services, including check writing.Interpret interest or interest earning savings plans.Understand their paycheck.Write checks and balance check register.
WIA Outcome: 100% completed log of daily expenses for one month.Activities: Daily expense sheet.
Complete W-4 form
Lesson 3: Assessing Support Services
Total estimated time: 1 hourObjectives: The learner will demonstrate the ability to:
Locate and access community services.
WIA Outcome: Identify five community agencies and services provided. 100%
Activities: Phonebook research
Future DirectionsFuture Directions
Plans underway to develop Pathways to Success: Occupational Skills
Exploring Phase Two
Expanding Resource Mapping Database