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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
Rhonda Simmons, Director
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Presentation Agenda
Topic
Presenter
Overview
Population and Sector
Strategy
Disability Employment
Initiative
Transitions SF
Reentry
John
John
Summary
John
Monique
Monique
Monique
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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 another
Break down barriers to accessing job-driven training and hiring for
any American who is willing to work
Create regional collaborations among AJCs, education institutions,
labor and nonprofits
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Program Research & Design Phase
Sector Program
Planning
Considerations for
Special Populations
Review Regional LMI &
Economic Data
Review Demographic
Data/Trends
Select Target Industry Sectors
Select Target Populations
Identify Industry &
Education/Training Partners
Identify Partners for Outreach &
Support Services
Develop Education &
Employment/Career Pathway
Program Strategies
Design Service Strategies to
Engage Special Populations
Implement Program
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
Occupational
Skills
Training
Tutoring/Study
Group
Job Shadowing
Transitional
Job/Internship
Job
Placement
Employer
Marketing Plan
Job
Club/Interview
Prep
Retention
Coach/Support
Services
Mentors &
Support Groups
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Integrated Service Delivery
Disability
Resource
Coordinator
Re-Entry
Navigator
Youth AJC
Sector
Strategy
Transitional
Jobs
Coordinator
Veterans
AJC
Dislocated
Worker
Coordinator
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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
206
Participants
Served
Disability
Resource
Coordinator
Toolworks
86 Entered
Employment
Employment
Network
Ticket to Work
Drop-In Hours
at AJCs
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Disability Employment Initiative Data
Employers
• Safeway, Gap Inc., UCSF, Ross
• Dollar Tree, Prescott Hotel
Occupations
• Cashier, Janitor, Sales Associate
• Caregiver, Home Health Aide
Sectors
• Hospitality
• HealthCare
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Transitions SF: Enhanced Transitional Jobs
Demonstration Project
Transitions SF: Enhanced Transitional Jobs
Demonstration Project
Partners
1,000 Noncustodial Parents
Goodwill
Industries
Child Support
Services
Human Services
External
Evaluation &
Consultation
500
Randomly
Assigned to
Control
Group
500 Assigned
to Program
Group
300 Placed
Program Group
2-week JRT
5-month
Transitional
Job
• Private
• Nonprofit
• Public
Wraparound
Support
Unsubsidized
Placement
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Transitions SF Data
Employers
Occupations
Sectors
• Facebook
• FedEx, Home Depot, Target
• Swinerton Construction, UPS
• Programmer
• Sales Associate, Cashier
• Journeyman
• Construction
• Hospitality
• Tech
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Reentry
Employment services for people with criminal
backgrounds
Case Management
Work readiness training
Placement Services
Orientations at
AJC’s
115 Participants
Served
Wraparound
Services
56 Participants
Placed
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Reentry Data
Employers
Occupations
Sectors
• Macy’s, Mill Valley Market
• TC Transportation, Good Foods
Catering,
• Dollar Tree, Safeway
• Cook, Food Server
• Desk Clerk, Truck Driver
• Cashier, Sales Associate
• Hospitality
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Discussion
WIOA
Job-Driven Training
Priority Populations
Strategies
Opportunities
Challenges
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Q&A
Opportunities?
Other
Examples?
Challenges?
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Contact Information
John Halpin
[email protected]
Monique Forster
[email protected]
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