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.

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 In-School 14-21 and Out of School 16-24:

1. Academic Services

2. Career Services

THIS WILL LEAD TO, ULTIMATELY,

A REWARDING CAREER!!!

#1 Academic Services

Having a solid academic foundation will prepare you for your career and build your confidence!

GAIN Assessments measure Reading and Math Skills and grade levels.

Online Tutorials help you raise your Reading and Math levels.

High School Diploma, GED and college or advanced training preparation.

#2 Career Services (cont’d)

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

• Work Experience- is not guaranteed. Once your academic goals have been met – work experience opportunities may be considered.

After completing Academic Goals and Career Assessments, we prepare you for the career you are interested in.

Youth Program Resources

• College and Vocational Training Resource

• 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 Work Experience Opportunities- once you complete your

academic goals Vocational Training (Available for 18-24 year old) Supportive Services Leadership/Personal Development

Your Academic and Career Advisor

Your Academic and Career Advisor will assist you with:

Achieving your goals!Being the best you can be!Coaching, Tutoring, and MentoringAccess to other community resources Guidance on the path to earn the Career You’ve

always wanted!!

Our Expectations

Keep in contact with your Academic and Career Advisor

Keep all set appointments Contact your ACA if you are unable to make

your appointment Participate and Complete all planned 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 AndrettiMario Andretti

Commitment to Academic Commitment to Academic and Career Excellence 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

• Update your Academic & Career Advisor (ACA) on any barriers that may affect your participation as they arise, and you will also keep the ACA updated on contact information

Next StepNext StepGeneral Eligibility Requirements

Out-of-School Youth ages 16-24 or In-School Youth Ages 14-21

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 Registration (male 18 and over)

Schedule a one on one interview with an eligibility worker today!

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