SUMMER JOB CONNECTIONANNUALREPORT2020

CareerSource Tampa Bay2020 Summer Job Connection Program

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CONTENTSVISION

ABOUT SJC

AT A GLANCE: FACTS AND FIGURES

ENROLLMENT

FUNDING

ESSENTIAL SKILLS TRAINING

ADDITIONAL STATISTICS 10

OUR VISION

Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow.

We are making connections that matter!

The CareerSource Tampa Bay Summer Youth Employment Program, branded Summer Job Connection (SJC) provides a unique opportunity for career exploration to youth in Hillsborough County. Summer youth employment programs instill the young adults of tomorrow with critical essential skills that all employers need. The SJC program orientated youth to the world of work, and exposed them to new experiences, ideas and potential career paths for the future through hands-on, real-world work experience through paid work experience positions in demand occupations or targeted industries. The program design was a vision created by CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) that was met with the full support of the Board of Directors and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, as well. The inaugural program year was 2019.

Unemployment rates for youth in the age range of 16-24 years old usually run upwards of 13-14%. Our Summer Job Connection program prepares Hillsborough County youth to be work ready by exposing to opportunities in targeted occupations, established a future talent pipeline and assisted with reducing the skills gap shortage. With a focused emphasis on CSTB's core vision, Talent meets opportunity. Our SJC program is equipping the future talent pipeline for Hillsborough County employers.

ABOUT SJC

Program GoalsIntroduce and prepare youth for the world of workWork Readiness/ Essential SkillsDevelopment of ResumeFinancial LiteracyExplore career interests and acquire good work habits and skillsOpportunity to earn incentives

Program StructureUp to 4 weeks of paid career exploration

Open to all eligible Hillsborough County resident 16-24 years old Program Dates: June 15 through July 10

Online application and eligibility requirements

AT A GLANCE: FACTS AND FIGURES

Reflecting On Our StructureAs the COVID-19 national pandemic hit, we felt that it was best to pivot our program to a virtual online Career Exploration model, this summer, instead of the traditional paid work experience internship model. Many factors went into this decision such as the health, safety and well- being of youth, and our staff and the overall social and economic impact. This decision came as so many businesses are starting to slowly reopen, and needed to focus on these strategies and the impact to their overall operations during this time. The Career Exploration program model, CXP consisted of a four week online curricula that provided young adults an opportunity to really explore potential career options, conduct research, participate in engaging activities, network and communicate with other youth with similar interests and connect with some local business leaders in Hillsborough County. The Youth Summit took place on 6/10/2020 and 6/11/2020, and the CXP program launched on 6/15/2020.

Applications

1,500

Participants Enrolled

over $1.2M

Returning Participants

14% Self- Identified Disability

10.2%

1st Time Participant

86%

96%of participants

are likely to recommend the program.

496

Funding

reported likely to participate again

95%

Key Program Dates:6/10/2020: Virtual Youth Summit6/11/2020: Virtual Youth Summit6/15/2020: CXP launched 7/10/2020: CXP ended

ENROLLMENT BREAKDOWNRace/ Ethnicity

68.7 %5.7 %

0.4 %

0.4 %

12.0 %

10.7 %

2.1 %

Black Asain American Indian/ Alaska NativeHawaiian/ Other Paci�c Islander White Other Did not identify

Age

80.6

3.4

3.4

2.6

16-17 (400 Youth) 18-19 (66 Youth) 20-21 (17 Youth)22-24 (13 Youth)

Male (185 Youth) Female (311 Youth)

37%63%

Gender

ENROLLMENT BREAKDOWNEducational Level

2.4%

68.5%

14.9%

1.8%

12.3%

Grade: 8-9

Grade: 10-11

Grade: 12

Grade: College

Grade: N/A

Geographic Area

Tampa: 372 (75%)Brandon: 72 (15%)Southshore: 36 (7%)Plant City: 16 (3%)

SJC Funding & OutcomesFinancial Highlights

Funding Streams

TANF64.2%

WIOA ISY28.4%

WIOA OSY7.2%

91%

of participants were very

satisfied/ satisfied with

the Financial Literacy

training.

$428,561Participants had to opportunity to earn $50.00 for

participating in the Youth Summit. In addition, Youth were

given the opportunity to earn an additional $200.00 in

incentives per week based on full completion in the CXP

modules of Summer Job Connection. If the youth completed

all 4 weeks and their final project, then they would have been

eligible for an additional $200.00. That means youth who

completed the entire program had the opportunity to earn

$1,050.00 this summer.

IN EARNED INCENTIVES IN 2020

Piloted re-loadable debit cards

Partnered with Regions Bank to provide a customized financial literacy virtual workshop

Issued 461 cardsMade 2,459 transactions: initial and reload

79%

completion rate at

the end of week 4.

95%of participants

found the online assignments &

activities meaningful.

Week 1: Self- Evaluation including learning

style, personality assessment and motivational

topics

Week 2: Career Exploration, Virtual College

Tours, Reality Check/ Financial Literacy

Week 3: Communication, Networking, Social

Media Presence and Elevator Pitch

Week 4: Culmination Project

Lunch & Learn Sessions

Career Exploration topics:

The Lunch & Learn sessions were accomplished through Zoom meetings; averaging an hour in length. We felt that it was critical for young adults to hear from our local Hillsborough County leaders as to what they are looking for, what it takes to work at their business and how they achieved success. A business leaders passion can ignite and motivate a young adult in such a powerful way. Youth feedback received in post program survey requested additional Zoom Lunch & Learn sessions.

91%of participants

rated overall satisfaction of

Lunch & Learn sessions.

Participating Employer, Business and Community Leaders included:

Caspers Company McDonald'sGlobal Solutions EnterprisePublixFade In FullLicencia para DivertirseHammond Psychology & Associates, P.A.International Paper

Parwani Law, P.A.Minimise USASynapseFlorida House of Representative, Susan L. ValdezRegions BankSuncoast Credit Union

Essential Skills Training

Additional Statistics & Quote

38%of participants

received Free/ Reduced Lunch.

"I can’t think of anything to improve other than having interns explain how skills one already has will help them in

the work place."-SJC 2020 Youth Participant

65%

of participants identified

as English Language

Learners

of participants identified as receiving

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

42%

"There is no doubt, these are unprecedented times. Employers are worried about maintaining their business, production, and customer base. Employees are worried about their jobs and families. Our youth are emerging into a very different workforce. Last year CareerSource Tampa Bay commenced Summer Job Connect. As an employer it gave me the opportunity to promote my industry as a career option to the emerging workforce/students. CareerSource Tampa Bay provided the composition for “On The Job Training” which provided me a healthy workforce without cost thus yielding an measurable increase in company profits. Combined with the fact I gained firsthand experience and dibs on the emerging workforce – I say it was a GREAT success. This year social distancing eliminated the same possibilities as last year. However, once again CareerSource Tampa Bay soared to the occasion and instead of “On The Job Training” they used technology to bring employers and students together. I was honored to have been selected to experience a virtual classroom presentation. I was amazed how active the students were in the session, the questions they asked, and the respect they showed. Mike and Jenifer did a fantastic job orchestrating the virtual classroom presentation and keeping order while allowing the students to express themselves. I hope the students got as much out of the class as I did. Strange, I no longer think of them as the unemployment office. I think of CareerSource Tampa Bay as my business partner. CareerSource Tampa Bay is the perfect example of a successful Private Public Partnership (P3)" - Larry Pasetti, COO of Minimise USA

Youth InterviewsTerry Jones is a second year SJC program participant that has recently been accepted to Hillsborough Community College for Graphic Design. Terry explained that he expected and appreciated the SJC program being more rigorous as this enabled him to challenge himself this year and improve on his soft skills covered throughout CXP, such as time management. One of the biggest lessons Terry learned this program year was when Mark Gibson, SJC Skills Instructor, played a video talking about Kobe Bryant and how he achieved fame. The video has allowed him to build up his confidence as he steps out of his comfort zone and allow people to get a better understanding of him rather than assume. Terry goes on to discuss his favorite Lunch & Learn meeting was with Kenny Mention from Fade In Full Barber Shop. It touched Terry as Kenny told his story of growing to become the barber he is today and made Terry think about his current career path. From that moment, Terry has been searching for the perfect career and backup plan.

"Hannah Psiaki enjoyed SJC due to its flexibility and adaptability of the program. Also, she learned important interview tips and writing a proper job application. Her favorite presentation was with Voncara Daly due to her personal attempts to get hired at Publix. COVID-19 impacted Hannah by interfering with her senior year. Due to the pandemic, her prom and other senior events were cancelled. "Don't take every school day for granted," she stated.

SAVE THE DATEJANUARY 4, 2021

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