Post Secondary Education Component:
The post secondary education component of the program seeks to increase
academic rigor for students enrolled in the MAYP and create direct connections
to college and work through the provision of the Pathways to Success Program
(PTS). These resources are needed to assist students in developing and
reaching their post secondary education and career goals for life beyond
the YouthBuild program. Students will participate in workforce training,
summer internships, and mentoring prior to enrollment in a secondary education
program. Atlanta Technical College (ATC) and Kennesaw State University
(KSU) will provide academic courses designed to help prepare students
for college level writing, reading and mathematics. They will provide
developmental instruction and college-career readiness training. Additionally,
Georgia State University will provide academic and career assessments
and help students select and enroll in colleges, universities, and state
technical colleges. They will also assist students with securing financial
assistance, teach basic computer based training courses and provide individual
and group counseling sessions pertaining to college readiness.
Post Program Transition Services and Follow-up Services: Each participant enrolled into the program will receive at least twelve months of documented follow-up by assigned program staff. The goal of our follow-up activities is to ensure that the program participants receive the necessary support and guidance needed to secure their future after program completion. The actual follow-up activities will vary depending upon what category the youth exited the program.
Category 1 – Did not
complete orientation
Every effort will be made to refer the participant for the appropriate
assistance.
If referred by a partner agency (i. e., courts), the appropriate agency
official will be notified.
Job Placement may not be appropriate at this time. Monthly contact will
be attempted.
Once issues are resolved, if participant remained program eligible,
they will be invited to participate in the next program cycle orientation.
Category 2 – Accepted, but did not complete at least six months
Same as above.
If GED earned, possible assistance with post secondary apprenticeship
placement.
Category 3 – Completed six months or more, but did not graduate
Placement assistance available.
If GED earned, assistance with post secondary of possible apprenticeship
program placement.
Exited in good standing invited to return to complete graduation requirements
including.
GED attainment, AmeriCorps Education Award, employment or educational
assistance.
Monthly follow-up contact documented.
Category 4 – Complete All Program Requirements, including GED
Placement assistance available.
Assistance with post secondary and/or apprenticeship placement.
Eligible for $500.00 HOPE stipend.
Eligible for $2,450.00 AmeriCorps Educational Award.
Monthly follow-up contact documented.
Membership in YouthBuild USA Alumni Association.
Opportunities to return to program as motivational speaker, program
recruiter, on-site construction assistant, and to mentor new participants.
