YouthBuild USA and Walmart Foundation

Pathways to Credentials and Career (PCC)

Initiative Launch

Kick-Off WebinarTuesday, March 26th at 3:30 PM (EST)

Introductions and Overview of Agenda

Pathways to Credential and Careers: Design Goals Outcomes Reporting Requirements Grant Funds Use

Regions and Participating Sites

Next Steps

Questions and Discussion

Webinar Agenda

* $2 Million Dollar Grant

* 5 Geographic Regions (selected by Walmart Foundation & YBUSA)* 1 Lead site per region * 5-7 participating programs per region

* Grant Period of November 1, 2012 – October 31, 2014

* Building on and Expanding Existing Relationship with Walmart Foundation

Initiative Overview

The PCC Initiative aims to:

* Respond to Local Labor Market Needs

* Provide Integrated PSE & Career Preparation

* Establish and Deepen Industry and PSE Partnerships

* Facilitate Successful Student Transitions into Postsecondary and Career Pathways

PCC Design

Core Practices:

* Promoting Student Engagement

* Improving Skill Development (for college and career readiness)

* Creating Optimal Program and Classroom Culture to Promote Learning

* Deepening a Data Rich Culture to Inform Program Practice

* Preparing for 2014 GED and/or Common Core Standards

* Implementing YouthBuild USA’s Career & Postsecondary Development Model; and

* Collecting and reporting data with accuracy and timeliness

PCC Design (Continued)

Questions and Discussion

* Create pathways into high-demand middle-skill occupations

* Create pathways into and through postsecondary credentials

* Establish partnerships with employers in high demand sectors

* Expand or establish partnership with postsecondary education institutions

* Establish 5 active regional communities of practice

PCC Goals

Aggregate Numbers:

* Engage at least 3,000 participants

* Ensure that 2,100 participants complete their respective local YouthBuild program

* Place 1,500 in career, PSE, or both

* Increase number of females served by YB

PCC Outcomes

Through WebSTA-Q:

Number of students

Number of completers and completion rate

GED/high school diplomas attained and attainment rate

Number of graduates placed in jobs, postsecondary education, and

both

Number of graduates earning postsecondary certifications, by

certification

Number of students placed in high-demand occupations, by occupation

Number of graduates retained in jobs 3 months after placement

Reporting Requirements

Questions and Discussion

Grant funds cannot be used for the following purposes:

Carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation

Influence the outcome of a public election or carry on any voter registration drive

Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or similar purpose (except as described in permitted uses – including travel to events and trainings related to the grant)

Provide a grant to any other organization

Grant Funds Use

Grant funds cannot be used for the following purposes:

Construct buildings or fund capital campaigns

Sponsor galas or pay for any membership fees

Promote or engage in criminal acts; or discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, military and veterans status, disability, sex, age, or sexual orientation; or support any entity that engages in these activities

Grant Funds Use (Continued)

PCC Grantees

Region Lead Site Participating Site

Providence/ Eastern Massachusetts

YouthBuild Providence

YouthBuild Brockton

YouthBuild Boston

YouthBuild Lawrence AmeriCorps

YouthBuild Fall River

YouthBuild Just-A-Start

PCC Grantees

Region Lead Site Participating Site

New York Abyssinian Development Corporation YouthBuild

YouthBuild Long Island

Flushing YouthBuild

Youth Action YouthBuild

D.R.E.A.M.S. YouthBuild

New Directions YouthBuild AmeriCorps

Schenectady YouthBuild

PCC Grantees

Region Lead Site Participating Site

Philadelphia/ New Jersey

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School

YouthBuild Newark

YouthBuild Atlantic City

Housing Authority of the City of Camden

United Community Services YouthBuild

PCC Grantees

Region Lead Site Participating Site

Metro-Chicago YouthBuild Lake County

YCC YouthBuild Waukegen

Prologue YouthBuild

Chicago Southland YouthBuild

YouthBuild McLean County

YCCS – Youth Connection Leadership Academy Campus

YCCS – Pedro Albizu Campus

PCC Grantees

Region Lead Site Participating Site

Greater Los Angeles

CCEO YouthBuild LA CAUSA YouthBuild

Los Angeles Conservation Corps

South LA YouthBuild

Antelope Valley YouthBuild

Beyond Participating Site Work, Regional Leads Will Also:

* Lead regional collaborations and host annual training(s)

* Support and co-lead with YBUSA process of sharing and documenting best practices

* Expand and help implement existing high-demand career training program(s)

* Leverage grant with other private and public funds;

Regional Leads

Questions and Discussion

What’s Next?

* Regional Planning Time and Regional Presentations

* Sector Strategy Presentations on:* Manufacturing* Health Care* Construction/Building Trades

* Begin working on Individual Work Plan

* Participate in Education Conference as Available (April 23-25)

New York City Launch MeetingApril 22-23 (Please Register ASAP)

* Meet as region (before, during, and after NYC launch meeting)

* Follow terms of grant agreement for programming, conference participation, narrative grant reporting, budget reporting and data reporting (see grant agreement)

* Succeed at even higher levels placing young people into postsecondary and career pathways that empower them to lead and succeed

Next Steps

Questions and Discussion

Contact Information

Scott EmerickVice President of Education617-741-1247semerick@youthbuild.org

Olga MerchanDirector of Workforce Strategy617-741-1274

omerchan@youthbuild.org

Albert KimAssociate Director of Education

617-684-3454

akim@youthbuild.org

Good Luck: Your Work Matters