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Foundations for Inspiring, Engaging and Retaining Youth Clients Erica Lemp

Foundations for Inspiring, Engaging and Retaining Youth Clients Erica Lemp Program Planning Officer Brevard Workforce. The problem. Disengaged youth clients Follow up nightmare Hard to track positive outcomes Youth not achieving sustainable positive outcomes. The goal.

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Foundations for Inspiring, Engaging and Retaining Youth Clients Erica Lemp

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  1. Foundations for Inspiring, Engaging and Retaining Youth Clients Erica Lemp Program Planning OfficerBrevard Workforce

  2. The problem • Disengaged youth clients • Follow up nightmare • Hard to track positive outcomes • Youth not achieving sustainable positive outcomes

  3. The goal • Engaged youth clients • Achievement of multiple milestones • Achievement of sustainable positive outcomes

  4. The method • Foundations Training • NEXTGEN Program Tracks • Inspire • Involve • Incentivize!

  5. Foundations Training • Life skills, work readiness, and leadership development program • Format • Recruitment • Initial steps • Engagement through • accountability, circles of • influence

  6. Foundations Curriculum • Stage 1- Self Awareness • Assessments • TABE • CareerScope • Skills Tutor • True Colors • Learning Styles • Core Values

  7. Foundations Curriculum • Stage 2- Life Skills • Financial Literacy • Overcoming Barriers to Success • Managing Time and Stress • Efficient Listening • Ethical Decision Making • Problem Solving • Soft Skills Development • Team Work

  8. Foundations Curriculum • Stage 3- Goal Setting/ Planning/ Career Readiness • Dress for Success • Resume and Interview • The Rules of Work • Career Exploration • Guest Speakers • SMART Goals • Individual Service Strategy

  9. NEXTGEN Track Assignments • T-Track • Skills training programs • GED, HS Diploma or College • Certifications, Credentials and Degrees • J-Track • Job search assistance • Career coaching • Work experience and OJT

  10. Inspiration and Recognition • Inspire • Foundation Grant from Wells Fargo • Transportation • Guest speakers • Testimonials • Recognition • Chance Drawing

  11. Inspiration and Recognition • Inspire • Foundation Grant from Wells Fargo • Transportation • Guest speakers • Testimonials • Recognition • Chance Drawing

  12. The Results • Of 150 WIA youth clients • 61 earned a grade gain • 52 earned an industry credential • 20 earned a HS diploma or GED • 46 entered employment • 12 entered advanced training

  13. Questions? Erica Lemp Program Planning Officer Brevard Workforce 321-394-0694 elemp@brevardworkforce.com

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