YAEI focuses on:
More than a high school diploma...
More than a part-time job at a fast-food restaurant.
They need information about career options and real-world work experience and technical and personal skills that show they belong in the 21st Century workplace.
Employers are demanding these skills, and the Young Adult Employment Initiative provides programs and services to help young people meet those demands.
Community-Based Partnerships help build a pipeline workforce by bringing together schools, businesses and community leaders to support young adults with pre-employment services, internships and paid jobs.
Strategic development and implementation of services that help prepare young adults for current jobs.
Ensuring that the most vulnerable youth have access to and are connected with services that address their particular barriers to success
In order to contribute to the pipeline of skilled workers in our knowledge economy and prepare young adults for 21st Century jobs, young people need:
- Educational opportunities that provide adequate exposure to the types of knowledge needed to succeed in the current economy
- Technical and social skills necessary to maneuver successfully in today's workplace
- A social and professional network that provides opportunities to gain exposure to and experience in a variety of work environments prior to deciding on a career
- Support services to help those facing specific barriers address and overcome those obstacles.
Young Adult Initiative Board (YAIB)
Robert Bower
Dorothy Ahlman Human Resources Generalist
Russell Ashton
Sue Baldauf Director
Minnie Cargill Zone Recruiter
Shari Crim Branch Manager |
Chris Duane VP of Operations
Rosemary Garneau
Cathy Glover Grants Management Director
Cathy Mogavero
Yolanda Ortiz Director of Tempo
Yashira Pepin Director of Government Affairs
Jane Willshire Recruitment Account Manager |