which came first? integrating a sector strategy with a population based approach
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Which Came First? Integrating a Sector Strategy with a Population Based Approach Meeting of the Minds September 3, 2014. Introduction. John Halpin, Director of Program Operations Monique Forster, Sr. Workforce Specialist, Special Projects OEWD Workforce Development Division - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Which Came First? Integrating a Sector Strategy with a
Population Based Approach
Meeting of the MindsSeptember 3, 2014
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Introduction
John Halpin, Director of Program Operations
Monique Forster, Sr. Workforce Specialist, Special Projects
OEWD Workforce Development DivisionRhonda Simmons, Director
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Topic Presenter Overview JohnPopulation and Sector Strategy
John
Disability Employment Initiative
Monique
Transitions SF Monique Reentry Monique Summary John
Presentation Agenda
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OEWD’s Sector Strategy
Designed to improve the responsiveness of the workforce system to meet the demands of sustainable and growing industries
Targets growing and in-demand industries that provide multiple entry-points to employment opportunities
Dual customer approach: Provide employers with skilled workforce and expand employment opportunities for local residents
Successful sector strategies also facilitate the alignment of resources making it possible to work across funded programs
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OEWD Sector Academies & Initiatives
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OEWD Sector Academy/Initiative Model
Community-based outreach strategies and multiple entry points
Comprehensive assessment to identify appropriate pathway
Industry-recognized occupational skills training (esp. City College )
Defined educational/career pathways and articulation of coursework
Intensive wrap around services and job readiness training
Collaborative, employer-driven job placement
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Checklist for Job-Driven Training
Work up front with employers to determine hiring needs
Offer work-based learning opportunities with employers
Make better use of data to drive accountability
Measure and evaluate employment and earnings outcomes
Promote a seamless progression from one educational stepping stone to anotherBreak down barriers to accessing job-driven training and hiring for any American who is willing to workCreate regional collaborations among AJCs, education institutions, labor and nonprofits
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Program Research & Design Phase Sector Program Planning
Review Regional LMI & Economic Data
Select Target Industry Sectors
Identify Industry & Education/Training Partners
Develop Education & Employment/Career Pathway Program Strategies
Implement Program
Considerations for Special Populations
Review Demographic Data/Trends
Select Target Populations
Identify Partners for Outreach & Support Services
Design Service Strategies to Engage Special Populations
Implement Wrap Around Support
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Program Delivery: Considerations
Program Outreach Voc Rehab Human Services Adult Probation
Assessment Not Ready, Refer Out Pre-Req: GED or Intensive Job Readiness Sector Ready, Enroll
Program Enrollment Transportation/ Child Care Accommodations Mentors & Support Groups
Occupational Skills Training Tutoring/Study Group Job Shadowing Transitional Job/Internship
Job Placement Employer Marketing Plan Job Club/Interview Prep Retention Coach/Support Services
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Integrated Service Delivery
Sector Strategy
Disability Resource
Coordinator
Re-Entry Navigator
Transitional Jobs
Coordinator
Dislocated Worker
Coordinator
Veterans AJC
Youth AJC
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Disability Employment Initiative
Disability Employment Initiative (DEI):
3-year grant from DOL-ODEP 5 DEI Sites in California
Improve education, training and employment outcomes for Social Security beneficiaries
Wraparound Services
Disability Resource Coordinator Toolworks
Employment Network Ticket
to Work
Drop-In Hours at AJCs
206 Participants Served
86 Entered Employment
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Disability Employment Initiative Data
• Safeway, Gap Inc., UCSF, Ross• Dollar Tree, Prescott HotelEmployers
• Cashier, Janitor, Sales Associate • Caregiver, Home Health AideOccupations
• Hospitality • HealthCare Sectors
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Transitions SF: Enhanced Transitional Jobs Demonstration Project
Transitions SF: Enhanced Transitional Jobs Demonstration Project
Partners
1,000 Noncustodial Parents
500 Randomly Assigned to Control
Group
Program Group
2-week JRT
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Transitions SF Data
• Facebook • FedEx, Home Depot, Target • Swinerton Construction, UPS
Employers
• Programmer• Sales Associate, Cashier• Journeyman
Occupations
• Construction• Hospitality • Tech
Sectors
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Reentry
Employment services for people with criminal backgrounds
Case Management Work readiness training
Placement Services Orientations
at AJC’s115
Participants Served
Wraparound Services
56 Participants Placed
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Reentry Data
• Macy’s, Mill Valley Market • TC Transportation, Good Foods
Catering, • Dollar Tree, Safeway
Employers
• Cook, Food Server • Desk Clerk, Truck Driver • Cashier, Sales Associate
Occupations
• Hospitality Sectors
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Discussion
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Q&A
Challenges?
Other Examples?
Opportunities?
