The program design which is being recommended is as follows:
Summer Youth Employment Program
Goals:
1. Provide meaningful, paid work-based learning experiences for 50 youth/young adults, ages 16 – 24.
2. Identify opportunities to leverage/pool funding from multiple sources based on identified “wins” for participating partners.
3. Connect employers to a diverse talent pool.
4. Prepare students with transferable, in-demand skills and provide an opportunity to earn industry certifications (ex. NCRC).
Structure and Timeline:
This is an eight-week experience with an expectation that participants will complete 280 hours (avg. 35 hours per week).
In-School Youth
| Work Readiness Boot Camp |
June 7th – |
June 11th |
| Week 1: OJT/Worksite |
June 14th - |
June 17th |
| Debrief/Workshops |
June 18th |
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| Week 2: OJT/Worksite |
June 21st - |
June 25th |
| Week 3: OJT/Worksite |
June 28th - |
July 1st |
| Debrief/Workshops |
July 2nd |
(Optional) |
| Week 4: OJT/Worksite |
July 5th - |
July 9th |
| Week 5: OJT/Worksite |
July 12th - |
July 16th |
| Week 6: OJT/Worksite |
July 19th - |
July 23rd |
| Week 7: OJT/Worksite |
July 26th - |
July 28th |
| Debrief/Celebration |
July 29th - |
July 30th |
The above timeline can be replicated for out-of-school youth, starting as early as funding is secured and partners have availability to assist. This would allow partner agencies an opportunity to expend dedicated funding during the FY 21 fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
Interns will be paid a stipend of $2,800 based on performance and attendance. The stipend will be paid in four biweekly installments of $700 per installment (less applicable taxes).
WBL/Career Coaches will be available to provide intensive 1:1 coaching. It is recommended that we have a 1:10 coach to youth ratio. Coaches will conduct scheduled visits to work sites and document participant progress providing comprehensive data to understand how youth are progressing in the program. The team will also use this information to make adjustments, modifying and improving the experience. Coaches will also assist with identifying more immediate participant needs: food insecurity, housing challenges, behavioral concerns, etc.
Lead Agency and Partners:
The West Piedmont Workforce Development Board (WPWDB) will serve as the lead agency and fiscal agent. The WPWDB will leverage WIOA funds for eligible out-of-school youth participants and adults (age 18 and over). The WPWDB will issue stipends to eligible participants. The WPWDB will also provide intern support services.
The City of Danville, via support from City Council, will provide funding for youth who are not eligible for WIOA funds. The City, as one of the region’s largest employers, will also provide internship experiences. The City’s Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator, Robert David, will assist in identifying potential youth participants.
Danville Public Schools (DPS) will also assist in identifying youth participants (in and out-of-school) and will also provide intern support services. In addition, DPS will host the Work Readiness Bootcamp. DPS, as one of the region’s largest employers, will provide internship experiences.
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) will provide project facilitation and evaluation services. IALR will also provide staff and funding to support NCRC (Work Keys) testing and Excel workshops. IALR, on behalf of the Dan River Region Collaborative (DRRC), will provide $25,000 to support intern stipends. IALR’s WBL Coordinator, Dana Wilson, is available to assist with workplace evaluations prior to intern placement.
All of the partners will promote the opportunity, recruiting additional employers to host youth participants.
Budget:
| Item |
Unit Cost |
Number |
Total |
Description |
| Intern Stipends |
$2,800 |
50 |
$140,000 |
|
| Staff - WPWDB |
$22,500 |
1 |
$ 22,500 |
4 months 100%: $50K base and 35% fringe |
| Transportation |
$160 |
50 |
$ 8,000 |
$2 one-way Reserve a Ride; 8Wks X 5 days X$2 X 50 X 2 ways |
| Supplies |
$100 |
50 |
$ 5,000 |
Work-related needs |
| Recognition |
$15 |
75 |
$ 1,325 |
Certificates $200/event – 75 people |
| Meals – boot camp/ training days |
$25 per diem |
500 |
$ 12,500 |
10 days |
| Admin Fee |
|
|
$ 14,199 |
10% of non WIOA costs (WPWDB) |
| TOTAL |
|
|
$203,524.00 |
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The goal is for twenty of the youth participants to be WIOA eligible. This would represent 40% of the intern population. Based on a more conservative estimate, we anticipate that 25% of the costs would be paid by the WPWDB, totaling $47,331. Accounting for this and the IALR/DRRC contribution of $25,000, Danville City Council would be asked to provide $131,193.
Meaning of Acronyms:
| NCRC - |
National Career Readiness Certificate |
| WBL - |
Work-Based Learning |
| WIOA - |
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (formerly the WIA (Workforce Investment Act) |
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