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What is Y.E.S. ? Y.E.S. is a collaborative effort among agencies designed to provide youth 15- 21 with coordinated services in the areas of:  Job Readiness  Pre-Employment Skills  Work Experience  Work Based Training  Life Skills

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Why a Collaborative? Better coordinated services and support for youth. Resources go farther when people and dollars are shared. Provides a more coordinated approach to working with business partners. Students can earn High School, Regional Occupational Program and/or Butte College Credit through 2+2 articulation. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

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How Did Y.E.S. Get Started? Multiple agencies were providing programs for youth. Services were overlapping Individuals shared a common goal for youth. Funding changes were occurring in several programs. Grant sources were stressing collaboration. Business partners were getting confused by the multiple programs. Local needs assessment was showing that youth wanted additional training and “jobs”. People were willing to take a risk for a greater good.

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Key Elements of a Successful Collaborative A shared vision. A willingness to bring resources to the table. The suspension of turf issues. The ability to perpetuate the vision to the front line staff. A commitment by those involved to not allow one program to take over the collaborative. Honesty when working with other partners. Acknowledgment of limitations and the ability to find alternatives. Commitment to continuous improvement. Hard-work Problem solving

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Benefits  Removal of labels for youth  Pooling of resources – for students and staff  Less confusion for business partners  Competency based instruction and skills training  Paid work experience for youth  Community recognition  Longer involvement and stronger support for youth  Coordinated, quality services for youth

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Students Class work can be placed in their Career Portfolio May earn High School, ROP and /or Butte College credit through 2+2 articulation Receive a certificate of completion for each phase Recognized at a public ceremony Business Partners Certificates to place in their business Their names listed in program brochures Recognized at a public ceremony Parents / Caregivers Recognized at public ceremony Agencies/Funding Sources Names listed in program brochures

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This is how we do it… Students read quotes of their experiences in class & training Students deliver a welcome speech at the ceremony Introductions of Administrators & Staff PowerPoint presentation showing students in class & at their work training sites Presentation of Perfect Attendance Certificates Staff Comments & Congratulations to students Presentation of Certificates of Completion Students present employers with certificates of appreciation Employers speak Parents recognized Cake & Punch Reception