Disconnected Youth Fellows, Junior Achievement (Wicomico County) Annual
Story Behind the Curve
The awarded vendor for FY 19 is Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore.
Partners
- Wor Wic Community College GED Program
- Lower Shore Workforce Alliance
- Dove Pointe
- Salisbury Chamber
- Division of Rehabilitation Services ( DORS)
- Peninsula Regional Medical Center
- The Goodwill Career Center
- The One Stop Job Market
- Local Businesses
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The vendor has provided informational fliers about the program to the following agencies/organizations:
- America Job Center
- Wicomico County Child Support
- YMCA
- Wicomico Library Branches
- Salvation Army
- Joseph House
- Shore-Up
- Village of HOPE
- Richard Hazel Youth Center
- Division of Rehabilitation Services
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In addition, the vendor has held meetings with the following local businesses to describe the program:
- Papa John's
- McDonalds
- Party City
- Staples
- Michaels
- Red Door Sub Shop
- Big Lots
- Rite Aid Pharmacy
What Works
- Participated in job fairs to recruit applicants
- Formed partnerships with local agencies to recruit participants, including employment agencies and a local community college
Strategy
The vendor will provide 15 weeks of education & training to include Personal Finance, Career Success, & Job Shadowing with 12 weeks of supportive employment with a trained & certified youth employment coach (6 weeks’ pay from CPA & 6 weeks invested by employers).
Action Plan
The vendor is currently in the process of identifying large churches and other community based organizations that can be a source of referral to the program for youth.
What We Do
Governor Larry Hogan has prioritized this result to ensure Youth Have Opportunities for Employment or Career Readiness.
Program Summary
Program to focus on teaching disconnected youth personal finance skills, career success skills, and job shadowing. Success in this course will result in job placement for 12 weeks.
15 weeks of education & training to include Personal Finance, Career Success, & Job Shadowing
12 weeks of supportive employment with a trained & certified youth employment coach (6 weeks’ pay from CPA & 6 weeks invested by employers)
Target Population
Disconnected youth in Wicomico County ages 18-24 not in school and not working. Specifically, these youth will be targeted from partners to include Greater Salisbury Committee, Salisbury Police Department, Board of Education, and others.
Governor's Strategic Goal
Improve Outcomes for Disconnected/Opportunity Youth.
Measurement Tool Used
Pre and Post Surveys given to applicants.
Measures
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