Career VisionsResource Information

Night

Kevin Sarkissian William S Hart UHSD

661.877.7024ksarkiss@hartdistrict.org

www.cvworks.org

• Housekeeping

- Rest Rooms

- Evening’s goal is to highlight work preparation, placement, and rentention support servicesavailable to SCV residents with disabilities.

- 10 minute showcase format. Questions OK! : )

- Should wrap up by 8pm

We’re here … Collectively provide information regarding access to local employment training,

placement, and support resources available to youth and young adults with disabilities. (Here to help you get ready for work, find a job, and keep it!)

Identify individuals needing work preparation / job placement / retention support while providing linkages to appropriate resources. (Who wants to work?)

Educate Career Visions consumers about available CV services and eligibility requirements. CV consumers include students and their families, the education team, community resource partners, and employers.

Career Visions’ Mission: Consistently offer the highest standard of workforce preparation and job placement assistance to youth and young adults with disabilities living in the Santa Clarita Valley.

The Programs – Career VisionsWorkAbility 1

All Special Education students qualify.

CA CDE funded - currently supports the District to provide workforce prep and placement services to both HS and JHS students with documented disabilities.

$42K in direct OJT support allocated for FY1819.

Target population – Enrolled students ages 16-22 years. Results for FY1718 – 1,600 + served, 239 placed.

Limited Vocational Training Support (Equipment, Bus Passes, Tuition).

Emphasis on transition to unsupported employment. (50 hour initial placement)

Transition Partnership Program (CA DOR) Dramatic change in program dynamics beginning July 2018.

All students enrolled ages 16-22 with a documented disability now qualify for work experience support upon referral, including Special Education, 504, ADHD, OHI, Behavioral Health, etc. Streamlined referral process.

Currently, 166 referral slots available to District students(237% increase in projected service reach for TPP from 17/18).$120,000 dedicated to direct work experience support forFY18/19!

Program = Workforce Preparation Training in the classroom and paid work experience - up to 400 hours of subsidized placement support annually provided different career sectorsare being explored. (100 hours per sector).

Post secondary support (Equipment, Transportation Passes,Tuition) from CA DOR upon formal intake. (6 months prior to exit traditional but sooner if needed).

Target population – 16 + years

The Programs – Career Visions

WS Hart TRAILS Program 2 week intensive trail maintenance / construction program. 60 paid hours, June.

Funded by WorkAbility, City of SC, CA DOR, and US Forest Service.

28 training slots available. Electronic applications accepted beginning late April of each year. Competition traditionally high.

Open to all students enrolled ages 14-22. Includes both special education and general education students.

Must be available all work days. Zero tolerance policy for absenteeism. Transportation to work sites provided by WSHUHSD.

Visit CVWORKS.ORG or contact Kevin Sarkissian for more information on this offering.

The Programs – Career Visions

America’s Job Center of California

Elizabeth McCubbinYouth Career AdvisorAmerica’s Job Center of California – Santa Clarita

Job Readiness Workshops Resume Building Mock Interviews Career Readiness

Paid Work Experience and Training Programs On the Job Training Programs Apprenticeship Programs Customized Training Programs

Work with Large Employers Like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin

Job Placement Assistance Youth Assistance and Job Readiness

The Programs

America’s Job Center of California

Elizabeth McCubbinYouth Career AdvisorAmerica’s Job Center of California – Santa Clarita

Support Services Travel Vouchers Clothing Assistance Work related Tools

The Programs

REEL People

Jimmy LiftonLifton Institute of Media Arts and Sciences

Employment Services (Overview)

The Programs

City of Santa Clarita

Julie CalderonYouth Employment Services

Youth Employment Services (Overview)

The Programs

Since 1991, City of Santa Clarita has offered teens and young adults

job training, work experience, and opportunities to build self-esteem

and confidence.

Background

The YES program is offered three times a year

•Spring February-May•Summer June-August•Fall September–December

YES Participants must be:

•16-19 years old •At-risk or low income•Reside in the Santa Clarita Valley•Currently enrolled in high school

Criteria

Interview Questions to Determine Eligibility

• What school do you attend?• Do you qualify for reduced lunch?• Do you have any truancies, or suspensions?• Why do you want to work?• What hours are you available?• Where do you want to work?• What days and hours can you work?

Eligibility/Need

Availability/Transportation

Attitude/Desire to Work

Selection Process

What if I don’t get selected?• Re-apply for the next session, applications will post on the

City’s website December 3 for Spring 2019.

• See your High School College and Career Readiness Coach (CCR) for advice and job leads

• Take a vocational training course with Career Pathways at your high school go to: http://www.pathwaytomyfuture.org

• Obtain job skills by volunteering. Find volunteer opportunities with the City of Santa Clarita at www.SantaClaritaVolunteers.com

• Find a job packet and additional resources on the City’s website at: www.santa-clarita.com/yes

North LA County Regional Center

Lisa KimuraBranch SupervisorNorth LA County Regional Center

Employment Services (Overview)

The Programs

California Department of Rehabilitation

Marlo Gaston Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, QRPCA Department of Rehabilitation

Employment Services (Overview)

The Programs

Uniquely Abled Academy

Karen NavarroCareer Project CoordinatorJay Nolan Community Services

Jay Nolan currently offers employmentservices though DOR. We are collaborating withCOC to offer students an opportunity to participate in the CNC training program.

This opportunity allows students to be trained for a career that is in demandin the community.

The Programs

The ProgramsThe Way Out Recovery SCV

Bob SharitsProgram DirectorThe Way Out Recovery SCV

Program Services (Overview)

Accessing Career Visions Services

Students desiring access to CV services must first complete an online program application. Our application is available at www.cvworks.org

Once completed, your application will be routed for review and you will be contacted by a CV Career Transition Advisor within 10 business days.

Career Transition Advisors – Junior HS, HS & Adult Transition Provide support to CV students outside the classroom environment. Support work experience opportunities (subsidized, direct hire

opportunities, both TPP and WAI). Refer students for formal DOR intake if optioned (traditionally 6 months

prior to exit but can be sooner if needed).

Staff introductions.

Your Role

Participating Students and their Families – CV Consumers Agree to share EQUAL ownership and accountability in the work

experience training process.

Please note: This is a competitive employment environment.

Having a disability does not justify constant lateness, poor hygiene, or absenteeism. You will lose your job just as quickly as any other employee with poor work habits.

You agree to maintain active participation in workforce readiness training, availability, accessibility, and demonstrate a desire to work.

Communicate with your Career Tranisition Advisor! They are there to help you to be successful

Questions? Email Contact List Program Application - www.cvworks.org Raffle Prize (Thanks Louise!) Thanks for coming!