Sessions in the Pathways to Success Learning Track include:
Meet Us Where We’re At: Using the Model of Transformational Change to Develop Youth Transitional Jobs Programs
This session will teach participants how to utilize the Transformational Change Model to develop or strengthen a youth Transitional Jobs program. Participants will gain an understanding of the model's basic components and how the framework provides solid foundation for building strong partnerships between providers and youth, and forging attitude and behavior changes among youth Transitional Jobs participants.
Facilitator:
Andrea Ray – Youth Transitional Jobs Coordinator, National Transitional Jobs Network
Presenter:
Joey Kotright-Clark – Director of Education & Employment Programming, ROCA, Inc.
Erica Sullivan – Supervisor, Key Project, Roca, Inc.
Innovations in Youth Transitional Jobs: Supporting Vulnerable Youth in Their Transitions to Work (Part 1)
Program providers from Youth Opportunity Boston will give conference participants a virtual tour of their Transitional Jobs program serving court-involved youth – including descriptions of work experiences and supportive services offered to participants, successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Facilitator:
Andrea Ray – Youth Transitional Jobs Coordinator, National Transitional Jobs Network
Presenters:
Andrea Bertucci – Education and Youth Training Coordinator, Youth Opportunity Boston
Kimberly Pelletreau – Manager of Programs and Services, Youth Opportunity Boston
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Innovations in Youth Transitional Jobs: Supporting Vulnerable Youth in Their Transitions to Work (Part 2)
Program providers from Blue Sky Inn and Larkin Street Youth Services will give conference participants virtual tours of their Transitional Jobs programs serving youth – including descriptions of work experiences and supportive services offered to participants, successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Facilitator:
Andrea Ray – Youth Transitional Jobs Coordinator, National Transitional Jobs Network
Presenters:
Ruth Nunez – Director Education & Employment Services, Larkin Street Youth Services
Martha Mar – Youth Coordinator, Larkin Street Youth Services
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Lisa Thompson – Executive Director, Blue Sky Inn
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Financing Youth Transitional Jobs Programs
Funding experts will highlight major federal funding sources that can support youth workforce development programs. Presenters will also provide an "organizational perspective" on ways to develop a funding mix of public and private sources to support youth Transitional Jobs program development and sustainability.
Facilitator:
Andrea Ray – Youth Transitional Jobs Coordinator, National Transitional Jobs Network
Presenters:
Sara Hastings – Policy Analyst, Center for Social Policy
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Joey Kotright - Clark – Director of Education and Employment Programming, Roca, Inc.
Aligning Youth Systems: Making Workforce Development a State & Local Priority
New Ways to Work will showcase their work in bridging youth service systems in California and through the national Intermediary Network to promote workforce development opportunities for youth and provide lessons learned in state policy and local practice.
Facilitator:
Andrea Ray – Youth Transitional Jobs Coordinator, National Transitional Jobs Network
Presenters:
Steve Trippe – President/Executive Director, New Ways to Work
Kelly Noe – Heath Careers Academy Initiative Project Associate, New Ways to Work
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Talking through the Challenges and Opportunities for Recruiting & Retaining Youth in Transitional Jobs Programs (Roundtable Discussion)
Many Transitional Jobs providers face the challenge of encouraging youth to enroll or stay in their programs for the duration on the work experience. This session will explore the challenges related to recruiting and retaining youth and strategies to help providers form partnerships with youth that are based on mutual ownership, accountability, and trust.
Facilitators:
Andrea Ray – Youth Transitional Jobs Coordinator, National Transitional Jobs Network
Kelly Noe – Heath Careers Academy Initiative Project Associate, New Ways to Work
Michelle Clark – Executive Director, Youth Employment Partnership
