Laserfiche WebLink
circumstances by providing services that build the skills, civility, and self- <br />confidence necessary to succeed in a competitive wodd. <br /> <br />Indicate what the program will accomplish, <br /> <br />The Career Prep program is made up of several components, designed to <br />provide age-appropriate, needs-based employment and career training. The <br />program will accomplish the following: <br /> <br /> · A minimum of..80"~outh ages 16-18 will successfully complete the Job <br /> <br /> Ready pre-employment training. Youth will acquire skills and knowledge <br /> for entry-level employment in 11 specific competency areas (please see <br /> attachment F) identified by the Department o~ Labor as critical to <br /> employment success. At the same time, they will develop appropriate job <br /> attitudes and behaviors while establishing specific steps and actions <br /> towards career goals. In addition, participants will be provided with Career <br /> Launch, an added piece of the Job Ready program that promotes <br /> computer-based lear.n, ing and exploration. <br /> <br /> · A minimum of ~0/~outh ages 14-15 will successfully complete Career <br /> Explorers Club, designed to help young teens explore key occupational <br /> areas, assess their own interests and abilities, and develop tentative <br /> <br /> occupational plans. <br /> <br /> · ~OVyouth will be placed in subsidized summer employment for 20 hours a <br /> week for 10 weeks. <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br /> <br />