From the “Street”
o Virginia Departments of Juvenile Justice, and Corrections Education
o Peninsula Council for Workforce Development
o Court Service Units of Hampton, Newport News, and Williamsburg
o Peninsula Worklink (Regional One-Stop)
o Thomas Nelson Community College
o JCC’s – Beaumont, Hanover, and Culpeper o New Horizons Youth Workforce Center
o Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
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ENTRY TO
DUCATION AND
MPLOYMENT
SHARED VISION AND MISSION
Following release, every youth served will become
a contributing member of the local community.
To create a support system that transitions youth
back to the community and leads them to a secure
pathway from career education and training to
Establish a collaborative partnership between DJJ, Virginia
Community College System, Court Service Units, the Youth Workforce System (WIA), the Peninsula Council for Workforce Development, Thomas Nelson Community College and local employers;
Design and implement a pilot program that incorporates best
practices in youth development;
Leverage existing and seek new resources; Reduce recidivism rate
to below 25 percent
KEY DESIGN ELEMENTS
18 or older at job placement; High School Diploma or GED;
Motivation and demonstrated attitude conducive to success, and
No blended sentences (Juvenile/Adult).
Identify and make connections 210 days prior to earliest release date;
Candidates recommended by DJJ;
Joint interview by DJJ, REEP Case Manager, Parole Officer, and
Acceptance by joint consensus at 180 days.
Coordinated screening and assessment that is on-going by monthly assessment teams;
Determination of required education, training and supportive service needs;
Individual support services and employment plan developed through a collaborative team approach;
Evaluation component that tracks progress on a regular basis;
Connection with a caring, committed adult/mentor;
Dedicated REEP Project Manager and dedicated WIA staff, and
Business Partners Council established at local level.
Identify Youth by using WIA criteria and coordinate on-going
screening and assessment through the Juvenile Correction Counselors (JCC);
Determine benefits and incentives: i.e. job placement,
paid training, community privileges and reduced probation;
Develop individualized employment plan with
specific activities and benchmarks, and
Coordinate job placement.
Training Center Performance Pre-Release Evaluation Process Reentry to
Community and Employment Court
Assignment RDC
Evaluation
Juvenile Correctional Center
Confirm Virtual One Stop initial registration, verify required documentation for WIA registration, determine WIA goals, and begin Individual Employment Plan
Peninsula Worklink
Complete Individual Employment Plan. Determine funding resources and path to program goals.
Job Search
The participant will receive job search assistance from the REEP Case Manager/Job Developer and the Peninsula Worklink
Employment Services team.
Follow-up
Follow-up for 12 months by REEP Case Manager with data to be distributed to Peninsula Worklink, or other involved Case Manager.
Halfway House
Close coordination between all parties
Release dates constantly changed
Numbers may be small initially (that’s okay)
Specific expectations for VOS access and activities
Clear expectations and quick turnaround
STEP
is an initiative of the City of Newport News'
Youth Gang Commission which works to reduce and
eliminate youth and gang violence
, said MaRhonda
Echols, the city's Youth Gang and Violence Prevention
Coordinator. It was open to 16 to 24-year-olds who were
assigned to a work site Monday through Friday and then
had enrichment programs each Friday.
Phase One
: July to August 2014Participants between the ages 16 to 24 Four day work week + Friday enrichment
Goal:
Improve workforce readiness skillsObjectives:
TeamworkSelf-presentation and Integrity Diversity awareness
Positive work ethic Conflict resolution
Creativity and resourcefulness
Phase Two:
STEP to independent employmentTransitional program – August to October 2014 Participants between the ages of 18 – 24
36 worksites
Five day work week (32 Hours Max)
Goal:
Transition to unsubsidized employment with anestablished career pathway.
Objectives:
Increase self-efficacyCreate a career and personal plan
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Work experience
•
Friday office hours with coaches
•
Friday Career Pathways informative session
with guest speakers
• Big Brothers and Big Sisters • Boys and Girls Clubs
• City of Life Church/North Riverside Baptist Church • City of Newport News Codes Compliance,
Information Technology, Libraries, Parks & Recreation and Public Utilities
• Community Free Clinic of Newport News • Elmerback Gifting Center
• Good Seed, Good Ground • Gospel Light Cares
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore • Macedonia Baptist Church
• Mariner’s Museum
• Moton Community House • New Harbor Apartments
• Newport News Housing & Redevelopment Authority • Newport News Public Schools Custodial Services • Newport News Sheriff’s Department
• Office of Human Affairs • Patrick Henry Mall • Peninsula Reads • Tabernacle Ministries • The Daily Press
• YMCA of Newport News
Newport News Public Schools – 16 Locations City of Newport News – 12 Locations
For-Profit Locations – 1 Locations Not-For-Profit – 19 Locations
The STEP program participants were assigned to
52 businesses and agencies,
including the Daily Press where
five interns worked in the newsroom, advertising and executive
administration departments. The program was extended through
the end of October for those who are 18 or older.
A big cheer was heard for Tyshana Hardy, a Heritage
High School junior, as she walked across the stage shaking the
hands of city officials. The cheering came from the employees
at the Newport News Office of Human Services where Hardy
worked.
"She filled in where there was a need," said Madige
Campbell. "She had a great attitude and work ethic.
ENCOURAGE
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION
Do you have any questions?
Shakir Johnson
Career Transition Specialist sjohnson@pwlink.org
757-766-4919
Peninsula Workforce Center 600 Butler Farm Road
Hampton, VA 23666
