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Posted 8/15/2017 3:12 PM by Lisa ReddyAchieving strong programmatic outcomes begins with recruitment. Getting the right young people in the door – those individuals ready and excited to take full advantage of YouthBuild’s opportunities, with the readiness, determination and fortitude to overcome challenges and change their lives – is fundamental to realizing strong long-term outcomes. Doing so requires a strategic approach which is data and goal driven, and supports the full programming cycle. -
Posted 5/14/2017 11:25 PM by Lisa ReddyCase Management: Keeping YouthBuild Participants and Staff Focused on Teaching, Learning, and Positive individual and Community Empowerment
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Posted 4/11/2017 11:45 AM by Lisa Reddy“Community service and youth leadership are core aspects of the YouthBuild model.” -2017 YouthBuild Funding Opportunity Announcement Youth leadership is a key component of the YouthBuild model for very good reason.
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Posted 3/9/2017 2:14 PM by Lisa ReddyThe process for how YouthBuild staff will document participant eligibility, track progress, and document participant outcomes should be created and shared within the team before any participant enrollments occur. YouthBuild staff are required to document both participant eligibility and all performance outcomes that occur during the participant’s time in the program and in the first 12 months after program exit.
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Posted 2/14/2017 11:05 AM by Lisa Reddy
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Posted 1/9/2017 10:28 AM by Lisa Reddy
Whether you are in the second or third year of your YouthBuild grant, or are just beginning to implement program services under your 2016 award, meeting the match requirement necessitates a thorough understanding of the definition of match as well as clarity on allowable and unallowable costs.
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Posted 12/19/2016 8:28 AM by Lisa ReddyAccording to a survey on adverse childhood experiences by the National Survey of Children’s Health, “almost half the nation’s children have experienced at least one or more types of serious childhood trauma.” As YouthBuild practitioners, you’ve seen this first hand in your programs. Note the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s definition of trauma:
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Posted 11/18/2016 2:57 PM by Lisa ReddyHappy National Apprenticeship Week! Today is Youth Focused. Please share what your programs are doing around Registered Apprenticeship. Also, check out our great stories and resources below. -
Posted 11/8/2016 3:52 PM by Lisa ReddyMany YouthBuild programs depend largely on one or two funding sources, which makes it challenging to sustain the program for long-term growth. Programs can be at risk of having to reduce services or even having to close when major sources of funding are lost. Successful YouthBuild programs have diversified funding sources and have established solid partnerships with other local community-based organizations that provide similar services.
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Posted 10/7/2016 8:17 AM by Lisa ReddyThe Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Role of Career One-Stops
