Hire Up prepare youth for

success in the workforce by

offering quality work and training

experiences

Rochester Census Data

• In 2010 - 17,065 16-24 year olds • Projected in 2040 - 23,211 16 – 24

year olds • According to the Bureau of Labor

Statistics, the unemployment rate in Minnesota for youth 16-24 is 11%

Workforce Development, Inc. • Our Mission ▫ Our mission is to develop and advance the

workforce of Southeast Minnesota.

History

• Started 10years ago with R.T. Rybak Mayor of Minneapolis

• Engage our local diverse and talented young people in the local workforce

• Since 2004, they have created over 8,000 jobs

• https://www.achievempls.org/stepupachieve

Program Description • Hire UP is a pilot program for the City of

Rochester • Paid internship program for youth/young

adults • Work Readiness Training • Gain skills, explore career interests, and

prepare for the workforce • Connects employers to youth/young adults

and creates mentors

Elements • Youth recruitment • Employer recruitment • Mentorship Training • Career readiness training • Mock Interview Day • Hire Up Interview Day • Engage. Enroll. Employ.

Schedule

Hire-UP Program Timeline December 1, 2016 – Online application available for youth to apply February 20, 2017 – Youth application closed, last day to apply February 27th and after – Notification emails and letters are sent March 2017 – Career Readiness Training. All trainings are at WDI Career Readiness Training Students will be assigned ONE Saturday training date 3/11 OR 3/25 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Mock Interview Students will be assigned ONE of the following dates: 4/18 OR 4/19. All mock interviews from 4:30-6:30 PM each night. Important Dates to know: • April 22 – Interview Day • May 15 – first day of work for College interns • June 12th – first day of work for High School interns • August 18th – last day of work for most interns

Proven Results Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu_WGEm3lIc

• New energy& creativity • Extra help for summer

projects • Increasing diversity • Impacting the life of a young

person • Giving back to the

community • Employee growth &

mentorship opportunities • Opportunities to demonstrate

their commitment to the local community by supporting young people and helping to build a stronger work force for our regional economy

Impact on Youth/Young Adults • Impact on career and college

readiness • Build vital professional skills • Gain a better understanding of their

potential and their options for the future • Develop a network of adult

professionals to support them in achieving their goals

• Gain the skills, social capital and confidence to help propel them toward their educational and professional goals

Us YOU

• Recruit Youth and Young Adults

• Collect Youth Applications • Provide Career Readiness

Training • Attend and Plan Interview

Day • Match Youth and Young

Adults with open positions • Provide weekly/monthly

support, check-ins, evaluations, etc.

• Provide professional workshops and outing monthly

• Attend Employer Mentor Training – April 13 ▫ Job Pledge Form ▫ Worksite Agreement Form ▫ Job descriptions & Applications ▫ http://www.rochestermnchamb

er.com/hire-up • Attend Interview Day – April 22

• Hire Summer Employees • Provide Mentorship support

for Summer Hire UP Youth & Young Adults

• ROI ▫ $9.00 per hour 6-10 weeks

= $2,200

How to ID the Perfect Mentor

• Like to work with Youth & Young Adults • Respectful • Patience • Collaborative • Best at their job • Positive influence & attitude • Can work with diverse cultures • Life experience – possibly has risen up within

the organization

How Can You Help? • Become a Hire Up Employer • Recruit other Employers • Recruit Youth • Volunteer at Career Readiness Training • Marketing • Donate materials to the program

Questions

samanthaeckerson@workforcedevelopmentinc.org http://www.rochestermnchamber.com/hire-up