reality check the reality in today’s job market is… l you are responsible for making decisions...
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Reality Check The reality in today’s Job Market is…
YOU are responsible for making decisions about your future.
YOU will be competing with other job seekers that have more education and/or experience than you.
80,000 people in Fresno County are currently looking for employment (competition is tough)
People who didn't finish high school seem to be bearing the brunt of the country's unemployment crisis: About 1.8 million college graduates have found work since January 2010, the WSJ reports, but 128,000 high school dropouts have lost their jobs during the same period. (The Huffington Post)
Reality Check One in three youth who start high school will not graduate four years
later. (Orfield, Losen, Wald & Swanson, Losing Our Future)
In Fresno County, 25.4% of the Youth population does not have a high school diploma in 2012. (Fresno Bee)
US Average Weekly Earnings in 2012 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
What is the AYOS Youth Program?
The AYOS Youth Program assists youth ages 14-21 with:
1. Academic Guidance
2. Career Guidance
THIS WILL LEAD TO, ULTIMATELY,
A REWARDING CAREER!!!
#1 Academic Guidance Having a solid academic foundation will prepare you for your career and build your confidence!
Gain Assessments to measure Reading and Math Skills and grade levels
Online Tutorials to help you raise your Reading and Math levels and pass the CAHSEE or GED.
High School Diploma, GED and college or advanced training preparation.
Incentive available for attaining tutorial goals.
#2 Career Guidance
Measures Your skills and abilities:
1. Applied Math
2. Locating Information
3. Reading for Information
Ages 14-18
Measures Your Employment Interest:
1. Vocational Interest
2. Work Attitude
We want to do everything we can to help you make good choices about your future career. The first thing we do on the Career track is an assessment process to help us identify your interests and abilities to learn and perform the tasks of the career you are interested in.
Ages 19-21
Measures Your:
1. Reasoning
2. Temperament Factor
3. Vocational Interest
4. Work Attitude
#2 Career Guidance
Explore and Research Career Options Develop Career Goals Job Readiness Workshops
Resumes, cover letters and applications How to be aggressive with your job search Interviewing Skills (Mock Interviews) Create your own career portfolio
Take part in Work Experiences- is not guaranteed and only after academic improvement is shown will I be considered for work experience.
After completed Academic Goals and Career Assessments, we prepare you for the career you are interested in.
CCWRC
By demonstrating a successful job readiness skills you will be awarded the
Resources of the Youth Program
College and Vocational Training Resource
Careersinthevalley.com Cal JOBS
Labor Market Information Community resources Career Resource Library
Benefits of being in the Youth Program Reading and Math Tutorials CAHSEE and HS Diploma Assistance GED Course Completion Assistance Assistance with:
College and Vocational Training applications FAFSA and grant applications
Rewards for achieving program goals Incentives Work Experience Opportunities- once you complete your academic goals Vocational Training (Available for 19-21 year old) CCWRC Certificate Supportive Services Leadership/Personal Development
Your Academic and Career Advisor
You will be assigned an Academic and Career Advisor to:
Help you succeed!Achieve your goals!Be the best you can be!Coaching, Tutoring, MentoringProvide access to other community resourcesEarn the Career You’ve always wanted!!
Our Expectations
Keep in contact with ACA(counselor) Keep all set appointments Contact your ACA if you are unable to
make your appointment Participate and Complete all plan activities
Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek. – Mario Andretti
Commitment to Academic and Career Excellence
Youth Contract
• AYOS Youth Program focuses on academic excellence and not work experience
• Your goal is to strive to achieve 2 grade level gains or more.• Job readiness and career exploration will be provided once
academic goals have been met or significant progress in academics is shown
• Academic & Career Advisor (ACA) updated on any barriers that may affect your participation as they arise, and you will also keep the ACA updated on contact information
Next Step
General Eligibility Requirements Ages 14-21 year Fresno County Resident or attend a Fresno County school Legal Right to Work Low Income Basic Skills Deficient and or High School Drop-Out Selective Service Reg. (male 18 and over)
Schedule a one on one interview with an eligibility worker today
Questions