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Youth Vision Effective Practice. Example of our current Vision Further developed than other programs Evolving model A good program but not one that is fully developed. In the final analysis, its’ about the staff . The Challenge Program. Youth Construction Training Program - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Youth Vision Effective Practice Example of our current Vision Further developed than other programs Evolving model A good program but not one that is fully
developed. In the final analysis, its’ about the staff.
The Challenge Program Youth Construction Training Program Open Entry/Open Exit 500 hours + of paid work experience
construction skills training 200 hours + of educational training Focus on leadership and teambuilding skills
Who they serve Participants are ages 18-21 85% of the participants are adjudicated
youth Most are basic skills deficient Lack support systems
Typical Barriers to Employment Lack of education Lack of training
Training programs usually for short duration Child care issues and cost Transportation Lack of affordable housing for working families Legal and behavioral issues
Substance abuse Prison record
Available jobs may lack benefits Seasonal and part-time jobs
Participants are referred: From various schools From the juvenile justice system From previous or current participants within
the program
Keys to success: Building a rapport Teaching life skills Establishing work ethics Academic reinforcement Ensuring long term success Modeling appropriate work behaviors
Work Experience Projects produce a real result that
participants can be proud of Working with staff in a small group and real
work settings provide a way to engage the youth
Helps staff to develop a mentoring relationship
Youth Construction Training Training is held Monday – Thursday On the job training with paid work
experience is offered 21 hours per week Academic training is offered 4 hours per
week on site with a school district instructor Participants who are ready to obtain a GED /
High School Diploma are referred off site
Participants work academically Basic academic skills are taught and
reinforced on-site through incorporating construction math.
Participants are also referred to Adult GED programs
Tutoring to assist with employment testing
Supportive Services are provided Transportation to GED / High School
Diploma Programs Assistance with obtaining a drivers license Participants can be rewarded with
construction tools and supplies
Construction assignments include timber framing and house rehabilitation
Mentoring is a key component of the program Staff at The Challenge Program work to
build a rapport with each student Participants can stay in the program for as
long as necessary to ensure long term success through employment
Instructors work toward building a bond with each student through mentoring
Teambuilding skills are essential when preparing participants for work
Flexibility is the advantage Has the ability to adapt to the individual
needs of each student GED Program Court Dates Drivers license tests Advocacy Participant breaks in service (They come back)
Participants build work ethics
Participants work on projects where there is a visible outcome
Follow-up services are necessary when ensuring long term success
Stronger employer links are needed High growth occupation, but employers in
construction that are willing to take a chance with the “at risk” youth population are needed.
Some participants have passed the carpenters union test but finding sponsors can be a problem
Participants can secure and maintain employment with strong follow-up services
Finding a balance between completing a project and being a youth program Not economically viable Many people to please
Partnerships Vo Tech School District manages the on-site
education Wilmington Housing Authority Interfaith Housing, Delaware Board Various Artisans Department of Youth & Family Services Workforce Investment Board
Good Programming Costs $420,000 per year
1/3 – WIA/State Blue Collar Funding
1/3 -Private/Corporate
1/3 – Earned
Cost Comparison INCARCERATION / TRAINING COSTS per
YEAR:
Ferris $58,000 Gander Hill $28,000 Challenge Program $17,500 Vo-Tech School $11,000 Public High School $7,400
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