Creating Paths to Employment for Opportunity Youth
Toolkit Purpose
This toolkit supports collaboration between employers, community-based organizations, intermediaries, and other organizations to support youth in advancing on their path towards a career.
Publisher
10,000 Opportunities Initiative, The Aspen Institute, and Jobs for the Future
Intended Audience
Youth development organizations and human services providers
Career Pathways Target Population
Disconnected youth
Based On
Experience from the 10,000 Opportunities Initiative
Summary of Toolkit Approach
The toolkit is split into six modules:
- Understanding Workforce Needs
- Understanding the Talent Pipeline
- Developing a Community Strategy
- Holding Hiring Fairs
- Building Out Paths to Employment
- Shifting Company Policies
The toolkit links to helpful videos, interview protocols, research briefs, and guides to help employers and community-based organizations support youth on their path to a career.
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