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Transitional Work Corporation TWC

Transitional Employment Programs. The key is learning to work by workingTransitional jobs offer temporary, subsidized employment to people having a difficult time finding and keeping a jobTransitional jobs are performed in a more supportive environment than typically available in unsubsidized emp

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Transitional Work Corporation TWC

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    1. Transitional Work Corporation (TWC) Making Connections Workforce Cross-Site Learning Exchange Baltimore, Md. March 27-29, 2006

    2. Transitional Employment Programs The key is learning to work by working Transitional jobs offer temporary, subsidized employment to people having a difficult time finding and keeping a job Transitional jobs are performed in a more supportive environment than typically available in unsubsidized employment Participants receive support from Career Advisors and Work Partners on a consistent basis Participants have access to needed supportive services

    3. Who Can Benefit? People with limited or no recent work experience People needing skills development – hard (light clerical) and soft (communication, organizing life around work) People with low education attainment – 36% HS Diploma, 6-7th Grade Reading and Math Level Employers who need pre-screened, trained entry-level workers backed up by support of team and organization dedicated to employee success

    4. Program Design Transitional jobs programs combine: Orientation – Assessment (Qualitative and Quantitative), Personal Goal Setting, Job Skills, Interviews Paid work for 20 to 35 hours per week in public, non-profit, for-profit, or social enterprises with Work Partners Intensive case management via Career Advisors Skill development activities (Job Readiness and Professional Development) Access to other needed services (Childcare, Transportation, Housing, Legal, Public Benefits, Healthcare) Duration of 6 - 12 months (including retention) Job Development and Placement Emphasis on Job Retention

    5. National Performance Statistics Program duration: 3 to 9 months Average length of stay: 4 to 5 months Program completion: 50 – 85% Job Placement Completers: 86 – 94% Total enrollment: 50 – 70% Job Retention: 26 – 72% at 6 months Wage at placement: >$7.50 Benefit Rate – 50 – 65% Annual Program Cost per Participant: $4,800 to $12,000 (includes participant wages)

    6. Transitional Work Corporation – TWC Land Title Building 100 S. Broad Street. Suite 700 Philadelphia, PA 19110 (215) 965-3000 Contact: Cynda Clyde #378, cclyde@transitionalwork.org or Jim Klasen #375 jklasen@transitionalwork.org

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