1 Juvenile Offenders Building Skills Grant Overview& Outcomes

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3 Support by coordinatorJ.O.B.S. Curriculum *Assessments *Assignments Worksites (14 y.o.a.) *Work Permits *Complete Hiring process Private Sector Employment Support by coordinator

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5 Key Components Curriculum & Mentoring Subsidized worksites Private Sector employment

6 JOBS Curriculum Informed by Employability Skills Training–Starr Commonwealth The Job Hunting Handbook-Harry Dahlstrom

7 Assessment and Building RapportClient centered portfolios Youth Profile “Things that Bug Me” Support system Engaging youth in non-traditional learning

8 Basic Skills & Goal Setting

9 Personal References, Resumes & Cover lettersResumes built on skills vs. work experience Help youth discover examples of skills/abilities within current environment Good tools in The Job Hunting Handbook – Dahlstrom Identify appropriate references

10 Employment, Jobs Retention & Transfer of Skills to Private Sector

11 Non-profit Worksites

12 Retention & Transfer to Private Sector Worksites became strong partners for work experience and training Worksites provide references and experience for resumes and applications

13 Nuts & Bolts

14 Barriers Family dysfunction Transportation ID work permitsLack of social supports and role models Family dysfunction Transportation ID work permits Birth certificate Work attire

15 JOBS & Community Service Program Coordinator Katie Peterson JOBS & Community Service Program Coordinator Jan Novak Prevention Specialist Services Coordinator