South Shore WIB | Youth Programs Overview FY11


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Youth Programs Overview FY11

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YouthWorks Summer Employment Program

Program description:	Summer employment program for youth who reside in Quincy, Weymouth or Randolph
Eligibility guidelines:	Age 14-21; must be eligible for free or reduced lunch and have an additional barrier to employment
Program dates:	Late June through mid- to late August 2010
# of openings:	33

Youth-Links Summer Employment Program

Program description:	Summer employment program for youth who live anywhere in the South Shore Workforce Investment Board Area
Eligibility guidelines:	Low-income, at risk youth currently in school or dropped out
Summer 2010 program providers:	Boys and Girls Club of Plymouth, Carver Public Schools, Hull Public Schools, Middleborough Public Schools, Quincy Asian Resources, Inc.
Program dates:	Early July through mid-to late August 2010
# of openings (approximate):	100+

WIA

Program description:	High school diploma or GED program, including employment
Eligibility guidelines:	Age: 14-21 Low-income, at-risk youth currently in school or dropped out
FY11 program providers:	Quincy Evening HS, Training Resources of America, Wellspring, Hull Public Schools
Program dates:	July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011
# of openings:	Determined by program provider (see table below)

Connecting Activities

Program description:	Employment and career awareness program that connects high school youth to the world of work. Uses the Massachusetts Work-Based Learning Plan to provide structured learning experience.
Eligibility guidelines:	Youth interested in working, with focus on helping high school students with MCAS scores in the “Failing/Needs Improvement” category
Program locations:	High schools in the following districts: Braintree, Plymouth, Quincy and Randolph
# of openings (approximate):	Randolph (20), Braintree (15), Quincy (30), Plymouth (30)

FY11 Youth Programs Offered in South Shore Region

Program Name and Dates	Brief Program Description	Funding Source	Age Range	Eligibility Guidelines	Target Audience	# of Slots
Quincy Evening H.S. July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011	Credit recovery program for Quincy youth resulting in h.s. diploma and employment	WIA	16-21	Low income with barrier	Quincy youth who have dropped out of h.s.	50+
Training Resources of America, Quincy July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011	G.E.D. program and employment	WIA	16-21	Low income with barrier	Youth who have dropped out of h.s., resident of Quincy or neighboring South Coastal towns	17
Wellspring, Inc., Hull July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011	High school diploma and G.E.D. programs, as well as employment	WIA	16-21	Low income with barrier	Youth who have dropped out of h.s., resident of any city/town in South Coastal region	20
Hull Public Schools July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011	Plant maintenance occupational skills training for in-school youth	WIA	14-21	Low income with barrier	Youth currently enrolled at Hull Public Schools	5
Plymouth Boys and Girls Club July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011	G.E.D. program and employment	WIA	16-21	Low income with barrier	Youth who have dropped out of h.s., resident of Plymouth or neighboring towns	30
Connecting Activities July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011	Academic support for students struggling with MCAS results	Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education	14-22	MCAS score of “Failing/Needs improvement”	Youth enrolled in high school in the following cities/towns: Braintree, Plymouth, Quincy, Randolph	Braintree: 15 Plymouth: 30 Quincy: 30 Randolph: 20



		FY12 Teacher Externship Teacher Externship opportunities for Braintree, Middleborough, Plymouth, Quincy and Randolph public high school teachers. VIEW INFO PACKET ▸ VIEW APPLICATION ▸


		Announcement of Request for Proposals (RFP) The SSWIB is pleased to announce 2 funding opportunities. See the attached PDF and link to funding opportunities that help adults obtain a high school diploma and improve their English language skills. MORE ▸ VIEW RFP + DETAILS ▸


		Planning for an Aging Workforce in Massachusetts: See attached links to Forum’s brochure and 2 reports on issues associated with the labor supply challenges resulting from an aging workforce.VIEW WIB SUMMARY ▸VIEW REPORTS ▸


		The MA Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) is now available to assist Massachusetts businesses train their workers and any new hires. Detailed information can be found at the state website (www.mass.gov/wtfp). There are several important changes to the grants including a rolling application process for the General Grants. The South Shore Workforce Investment Board is always available to answer questions and to assist businesses interested in applying for a Workforce Training Fund Program Grant.VIEW SITE ▸


		WIA Youth Contract Awards MORE ▸
		WIA Youth Contract Awards MORE ▸





	Medical Billing and Coding Symposium: Access handouts and resources here.MORE ▸ Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC): Employers can receive a WOTC of up to $2,400 of each new hire starting before September 1, 2011 that meets specified criteria. View complete details here.MORE ▸ Training Opportunities for Adults: The South Shore region brings opportunities to adults seeking to upgrade their education and improve their marketable skills.MORE ▸

Career Centers:
Plymouth Career Center
Quincy Career Center

The South Shore Workforce Investment Board is located at:
15 Cottage Avenue, Ste. 302
Quincy, MA 02169
Tel: 617-328-7001
Fax: 617-328-7381
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