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Workforce Development. July 2005. Context. The Plan for Transformation Redevelopment of isolated housing structures into integrated neighborhoods Re-integration of the population into the fabric of the city. Partners. Families with Opportunities Total number of households: 12,606 .
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Workforce Development July 2005
Context The Plan for Transformation • Redevelopment of isolated housing structures into integrated neighborhoods • Re-integration of the population into the fabric of the city
Families with OpportunitiesTotal number of households: 12,606
The Goal for Families Achieving self-sufficiency This means families will have income and benefits sufficient to reduce their dependency on public housing and other government subsidies.
Results for Families • Families are stable • Traditional case management work: links to education, child care, mental health, medical and substance abuse treatment, etc. • Families have more household income • Measures increases in the array of assets coming into a home, including employment, work supports, etc • Families have more housing choices • Includes lease compliance, household budgeting, housing quality standards, etc. • Families are involved in their communities • Focuses on families becoming more connection to local churches, block clubs, and other neighborhood activities.
Tracking Our Success • Participation rates • Employment Placements • Service Referrals • Status during Move-In • Customer Satisfaction • Data exchanges with The Chicago Public Schools and the Illinois Dept. of Employment Security
Workforce Development • Education and Job Training for individuals who are motivated to work • Employers who are prepared to make civic commitments to the Plan for Transformation • A Quality Match between an employer’s needs and a residents interests • Support over time for retention and career trajectories
Education Levels Among Adults Education Levels among 2004 Service Connector Clients, Source: Service Connector
Children in CHA Households • 59% of households have children living in them • On average, those households have three children in them (2.7). • 15% of households have four or more children.
CHA Elementary School ChildrenRates of Failure on Basic Reading Tests
Barriers to employment • Literacy: low levels among residents are a profound barrier to employment • Skills: Entry level positions in the global economy often require a skills set that exceeds that of many residents • Work History: a critical mass of residents have little or no work history • Motivation: years of isolation in under-employed communities had a negative impact on motivation to work
Individualized Approach • Leveraging the whole population vs. a tiered approach to current needs: • Employment trajectories for those who are employed • Consistent employment for those who are sporadically employed • Employment skills for those with little or no work history • Inventory of interest level in job opportunities based on market availability
Support skills and life experience • Soft interview and job preparation: • Resume writing • Interview skills • Acceptable attire • Professional behavior • Retention Support • Early warning systems for newly employees • Regular follow up with newly employed residents
