Workforce Investment Act

Workforce Investment Act

WIA

TRAINING SERIES

Source Documents: TEGL 17-05 & AWI Memo (4. 08. 2008)

Setting Younger Youth Goals

Youth Goals

The ability to act in ways to ensure their best current and future health

The ability to cope with positive and adverse situations

The ability to develop and eff ectively use critical thinking skills

The ability to gain the functional skills for employment and choosing a career

The ability to work with others and sustain positive relationships

The ability to respect the diverse backgrounds of others

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* Key abilities youth should demonstrate during their development:

* CASE MANAGEMENT A Resource Manual Anne Thomas Adams Sundra Franklin Rebecca Taylor, Ph.D

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SKILLS GAP: WHAT’S EXPECTED AND WHAT IS ACTUALLY PROVIDED

Sources: National Association of Manufacturers

Youth Goals


BASIC SKILLS

WORK READINESS SKILLSOCCUPATIONAL SKILLS

WIA YOUTH AGES 14 -18 ARE REQUIRED

TO HAVE A LEAST ONE GOAL PER YEAR

FROM ONE OF THE THREE GOAL

CATEGORIES

Youth Goals


OTHER GOALS Writing

Speaking

Listening

Problem Solving

Reasoning

BASIC SKILLS GOALS: MEASURABLE INCREASES IN BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS

Typical GoalsReading Comprehension Math Computation

Youth Goals


BASIC SKILLS GOALS: MEASURABLE INCREASES IN BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS

5.0 Grade Level

7.0 Grade Level

9.0 Grade LevelAn additional Basic Skills goal must be set if the youth’s most recent post-assessment results show that reading or math levels are below the 9th grade level.

Youth Goals

Primary Occupational Skill Goals : ARE SPECIFIC SKILL SETS NEEDED FOR A PARTICULAR

JOB

ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THOSE YOUTH WHO HAVE CHOSEN A CAREER FIELD AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO BUILD SPECIFIC SKILLS WITHIN THAT AREA AS A STEP IN THE TRAINING PROCESS.

COMPLETION IS NOT INTENDED TO “QUALIFY” A YOUNG PERSON FOR THE CHOSEN JOB OR CAREER FIELD, BUT RATHER TARGET A NARROWER SET OF SPECIFIC SKILLS RELATED TO THE JOB.

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OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS GOAL: A MEASURABLE INCREASE IN OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS

* http://www.ci.durham.nc.us/departments/eed/pdf/a6.pdf

Youth Goals


SECONDARY OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS ENTAIL FAMILIARITY WITH AND USE OF:

Set-up Procedures

Safety Measures

Work- Related Terminology

Record Keeping and Paperwork Formats

Tools, Equipment and Materials

Breakdown and Clean-up Routines

OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS GOAL: A MEASURABLE INCREASE IN OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS

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1.The job for which training is needed is within the youth’s chosen occupational field

2. The youth has never worked or has minimal work experience (less than 3 consecutive months, full-time experience)in the specific occupation or job

3.The youth has not successfully completed training in the specific occupation or job.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR SETTING OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS GOAL

Youth Goals

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WORK READINESS SKILLS GOAL: A MEASURABLE INCREASE IN WORK READINESS SKILLS

Labor Market Knowledge

Occupational Information

Values Clarification and Personal Understanding

Career Planning and Decision Making

Job Search Techniques

World-of-Work Awareness

Examples of Work Readiness Goals:

http://policyweb.sri.com/cep/publications/NWRC.pdf

Punctuality and Regular Attendance

Presenting a Neat Appearance

Getting along and working well with others

Exhibiting good conduct

Following Instructions and completing task

Accepting Constructive Criticism

Showing initiative and responsibility

Youth Goals


THE FIRST GOAL MUST BE SET ON THE DATE OF THE FIRST YOUTH SERVICE.

A MINIMUM OF ONE GOAL MUST BE SET AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH YEAR OF PARTICIPATION.

A MAXIMUM OF THREE GOALS MAY BE SET DURING EACH YEAR OF PARTICIPATION.

IF ASSESSMENT RESULTS SHOW THE PARTICIPANT TO BE BASIC SKILLS DEFICIENT, THEN THE FIRST GOAL SET MUST BE A BASIC SKILLS GOAL.

ATTAINMENT OF A WORK READINESS SKILLS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT COUNT AS A CREDENTIAL ATTAINMENT.

Special Note: If American

Recovery and Reinvestment

Act funds are used the

participant may have more

than three goals.

RULES TO REMEMBER WHEN SETTING WIA YOUNGER YOUTH GOALS

Youth Goals


Special Note: If American

Recovery and Reinvestment

Act funds are used the

participant may have more

than three goals.

RULES TO REMEMBER WHEN SETTING WIA YOUNGER YOUTH GOALS – CONT’D

The target date for accomplishing each skill goal must be set no later than one year from the date the goal was set.

Goals can be set as needed; however, participants must have at least one goal that has not been attained open at all times.

Youth Goals


A GOAL NOT ACHIEVED BY THE DUE DATE DOES NOT COUNT AS A POSITIVE ATTAINMENT.

RULES TO REMEMBER WHEN SETTING WIA YOUNGER YOUTH GOALS – CONT’D

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Source Documents: AWI – 062 & TEGL 17-05 Workforce Investment Act

TEST QUESTIONS

1. The first goal can be set before the date of first service

T F

2. Youth can participate in a WIA program without established goals

T F

3. Work Readiness Skills Certificate can count as a credential attainment

T F

QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Corey J. McCasterGovernment Operations Consultant [email protected](850) 245-7402

Isabelle PottsGovernment Operations Consultant [email protected](850) 921-3148

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mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Youth Goals


U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Guidance Letter 17-05

Agency for Workforce Innovation Memorandum April 04, 2008

Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2007). Beyond the Three Rs: Preparing U.S. Students for a Global Workforce. Washington, D.C.: Author.

Partnership for 21st Century Skills (2008). 21st Century Skills, Education & Competitiveness: A Resource and Policy Guide. Washington, D.C.: Author.

Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. and The Winston Group (2006). Keeping our Edge: Americans Speak on Education and Competitiveness. Washington, D.C.: Hart/Winston.

Peter D. Hart Research Associates/Public Opinion Strategies (2005). Rising to the Challenge: Are High School Graduates Prepared for College and Work? Washington, D.C.: Achieve, Inc.

REFERENCES

AWI 062 Recording Youth Assessment

http://www.floridajobs.org/PDG/guidancepapers/062Recording_Youth_Assessent_EFM012408.pdf

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