Options For Youth | Acton

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WIOA

Options for Youth - Acton is proud to be a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Exclusive Partner. Our commitment is to provide students with a personable educational experience that prepares them for graduation and equips them with the skills and knowledge needed for success in their chosen college and career paths. Ensuring students leave prepared to enter the workplace is our number one priority.

OFY - Acton provides instruction to all students exclusively in partnership with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

 

What is WIOA?

WIOA is a federal program focused on strengthening and improving the nation’s public workforce system. It aims to help individuals, including youth and those with barriers to employment, access high-quality education and training services that will lead to good jobs and career advancement. By partnering with WIOA, Options for Youth - Acton ensures that our students benefit from a comprehensive approach to education that aligns with current workforce needs.

As a program requirement, students must:

• Complete workforce readiness content and skill development integrated into core course content. Students receive instruction designed to assist them in gaining employment and keeping it, and specifically in the workforce readiness components under WIOA.

• Complete workforce readiness classes/activities taught in collaboration with the Workforce Partner coach/ instructor on workforce focus areas under WIOA, such as financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills, and workforce readiness. Students will be scheduled for this coursework by their teacher of record.

 

Key Features

Workforce-Centric Instruction:

All instruction is delivered in a workforce context, ensuring students gain practical skills aligned with their future career goals.

Comprehensive Support Services:

There are a variety of services available to students, including internships, work experience, job placement, and family support.

Soft Skills Integration:

Our curriculum is thoughtfully embedded with materials and activities that strengthen students' soft skills and workforce development.

Universal Case Management:

  • 100% of students are engaged WIOA programming (14 elements)
  • 30-Day Check In with Career Pathways Coordinator
  • Career Fairs, Networking Events and Certification Opportunities are being offered for each career path
  • Curriculum: A variety of career/workforce readiness aligned standards and targets/objectives are utilized
  • Community Partner Events/Workshops
  • Resource Packets
  • Alumni Services
  • Resume Building and Interview Skills
  • CalJobs Profile and Workforce Resources

Partner Case Management:

  • Wrap-Around Services
  • Follow Up and Mentoring
  • Financial Literacy/Entrepreneurial Skills
  • Internships
  • Supportive Services
  • Pre/Apprenticeships
  • Certifications
  • Career Exploration/Labor Market Information
  • Paid Work Experience
  • Assigned Case Manager/Career Coach
  • Academic Support
  • Resume Building and Interview Skills
  • CalJobs Profile and Workforce Resources

Focused Case Management:

  • A clear schedule to track and support career & post secondary goals while aligning with (14) WIOA elements
  • Includes a combination of both partner and universal case management components

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