Exeter Job Corps Exeter Job Corps AcademyAcademy

RI School Counselor Association

Annual Spring Conference

April 27, 2007

What is Job Corps?What is Job Corps? USDOL’s oldest, most successful youth

employment and training program Dates back to President Johnson’s “War on

Poverty” Currently celebrating our 42th year of

success nationwide A voluntary, federally-funded program, Job

Corps serves economically young adults disadvantaged youth ages 16-24

120 Job Corps Centers in 48 states Adams & Associates, Inc. operates 10

centers including Exeter, Rhode Island Adams supports 94 full-time positions in

Exeter – 2nd largest Town employer.

What does Job Corps do?What does Job Corps do? Holistic approach with behavioral

modification to Youth Development Educational, Occupational and Life

Skills training in a nurturing, campus-like atmosphere

On-site instruction, counseling, recreation, and wellness services

Provides GED, High School Diploma and driver’s education training

Who are the students?Who are the students? The average Job Corps Student is

18 years old, economically disadvantaged, unemployed or underemployed

Average length of stay: 10 months but maximum length of program can be 2 years depending upon the individual and course of study

On Board Strength – 198 students

Who are the students?Who are the students?

ACTIVE STUDENTS BY RACE

African American31%

Asian/Pacific Islander3%

Hispanic25%

White41%

African American

Asian/Pacific Islander

Hispanic

White

The Exeter AcademyThe Exeter Academy Up until January 1999, RI was 1 of 4

states without a Job Corps Center $18.6 million construction/rehab. project;

reuse of unsafe, derelict property 200 residential students Located on 20+ acres of the former Ladd

Center in Exeter ECJA opened November 9, 2004 Students began arriving at the Academy

on January 4, 2005

EJCA’s Vocational EJCA’s Vocational Training SelectionsTraining Selections

Business Technology Information Systems Technology Manufacturing Technology Culinary Arts Technology Construction Technology Health Occupations Technology

EJCA SupportEJCA Support

In compliance with the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Job Corps requires the creation of 2 distinct Councils per Job Corps Center

Center Industry Council (CIC) Industry Steering Committees

Community Relations Council (CRC) National, State and Local level elected

officials

Community PartnersCommunity Partners

Domestic Violence Center Local Chamber of Commerce URI – Multi-Cultural Center Men2Be Mentoring Stars Initiative RI Army National Guard RI State Police RIC – Master of Social Worker Program

What Does EJCA Mean for Employers?

Job Corps provides an excellent in-state training and education opportunity for the Emerging Workforce

An excellent resource for new and existing employers to access well trained and motivated young men and women seeking entry-level career opportunities.

What Does EJCA Mean for Workforce Development ?

Graduate Placement 99.07% Graduate Average Wage $ 9.89 Six Month Retention 114.29% 12 Month Retention 95.24% Job Training Match 119.66% 12 Month Follow-up Support Increased College Enrollment

Questions? Questions?

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