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Post-secondary Apprenticeships for Youth: Creating Opportunities
Sue Killam, M.Ed., CESP, CWIC Laura Stazio, M.Sc. CESPEmployment Initiatives
LSU Health Human Development CenterNew Orleans, LA
APSE CONFERENCECINCINNATI, OHIOJUNE 21, 2016
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Individuals with disabilities
Individuals without disabilities
60 % 15%
Employment Rate
US Dept of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014
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Meaningful Competitive Employment
• Zero Reject
• Employment specialist works directly with clients and employers at job site
• Integrated Work Setting
• Employees are hired, supervised and paid by the business
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What evidence based models are there?
What Works? Internships Apprenticeships Supported Employment Post Secondary Education, College—
Supported Education
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What is PAY
Post-secondary Apprenticeship for Youth (PAY) Pilot Collaboration between HDC, LRS, La-DDC, UMC, DCC & LEAs Employment focused Prepares youth with disabilities ages 18-22 Provides Pre-Employment Transition services (PETS) outside the traditional
school setting and in integrated environments Pay program provides
Post-Secondary Education Select college courses related to apprenticeship
Work-based Learning Experiences E.g., job shadowing
Workplace Readiness Training Social and Independent Living skills, etc.
Paid apprenticeships Employment experience at UMC
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Employment Focused
►Expected outcome is competitive employment in apprentice’s area of interest based on DCC courses & experiences at UMC
►Curriculum includes:• College coursework – 1st & 2nd semesters• Career exploration/Job Shadowing• Community-based workplace readiness training• Pre-Employment Transition Skills training• Apprenticeship during the 2nd and 3rd semesters
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PAY Student Requirements & Criteria
► 18-22 years of age
► Eligible for LRS services
► Applicants must submit a brief description of why they want to complete the PAYP program plus letters of recommendation
► Parents/guardians must provide a statement indicating that they understand the intended outcomes of the program are both:
• 1) high school diploma and • 2) employment
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Post-secondary programs and Supported Education
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Post-Secondary Education
Inclusive course of study at Delgado Community College (DCC) -access to college resources, facilities, and services such as advising and mentoring
Person-Centered Plan (PCP) Self-Advocacy students supported with self-identifying and
requesting ADA accommodations through Office of Disability Services
Natural and arranged supports from instructors and peers Individualized supports as needed
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Sample Apprenticeship-related Academic Courses
► Customer Service (BUSG 102)► Interpersonal Communication (SPCH 231)► Surgical Instruments and Procedures (SURG 111)► Medical Terminology (HESC 111)► Food Safety and Sanitation (CULA 103)► Information Management for Allied Health Professionals (HESC
118)► Billing & Reimbursement (HEIT 125) ► Interpersonal Communication (SPCH 231)► Introduction to Occupational Therapy (OCTA 201)
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PAY First Semester
Academics
College Success Skills Problem-solving Independent learning skills Educational planning Career planning strategies
Introduction to Computer Applications Hands-on approach to Microsoft Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and Access
Fitness Develop and implement a personalized
fitness program
Community-basedWork Readiness Training
Job Exploration skills Job Shadowing Interview skills
Independent Living Skills Orientation to college life
Accessing campus resources Time management Goal planning Using free time Transportation
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PAY Second Semester
Enroll in courses that support student’s apprenticeship path
Monitor Work Readiness Training Begin paid apprenticeship at or above minimum wage 10-20 hours/week
Update Person Centered Plan (PCP)
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PAY Third Semester
Enroll in classes that support student’s apprenticeship path
Increase paid apprenticeship to 20-40 hours/week
Update Person Centered Plan Assess – team meeting Is participant on track to complete
program Is student ready to be hired
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Example Plan: Patient Courier
First Semester College and Career Success Skills Computer and Internet Literacy Fitness Job Shadow @ UMC
Second Semester Customer Service Work 10+ Hours @UMC
Third Semester Interpersonal Communication Work 20+ Hours @UMC
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“…a method of teaching, in real-life settings and under the supervision of educators, the skills that students will need for functional daily living as productive adults”
COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION…
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Community-based Work Readiness Training
Work-based Learning Experiences Work-related Skills Independent Living Skills Job Exploration Self-advocacy
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UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER – New Orleans, LA
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Sample Jobs Patient Escort/Courier Patient Access Patient Scheduling Insurance Verification Billing/Coding
Central Sterilization OT Aide PT Aide
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Task Analysis: Patient Escort (Courier)
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Task Analysis: Central Sterile Processing
STEP 1) Instrument tray arrives for cleaning
2) Decontaminate tray 3) Load instrument trays in washer
4) Unload trays from washer
PICS
NOTES
EVAL
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Employment after/during Completion
►Working with UMC, another hospital or another employer
►Job development starts before completion
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QUESTIONS?
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THE END
Thank you!
Sue Killam, M.Ed., CESP, CWIC
[email protected] Laura Stazio, M.Sc. CESP
Employment InitiativesLSU Health Human Development Center
New Orleans, LA