On May 17, 2024, EWDD, alongside LAUSD and YouthSource Center agencies, launched the YouthSource Navigator Program. At the launch meeting, EWDD’s Workforce Development leadership provided opening remarks about the importance of this collaboration in reducing the number of disconnected youth throughout the City.
Through this program, four YouthSource Navigators will be co-located across the city in an effort to co-enroll 70% of YouthSource Center participants into Career Technical Education programs so that participants have the opportunity to pursue high-road, high-wage, industry sectors while receiving the case management and supportive services to pursue in-demand jobs. As the partnership continues to flourish, youth participants will also have the opportunity to connect to other more extensive P3 services, including education, housing, and social health.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the four participating regions split into breakout sessions to discuss best practices for integrating YouthSource Navigators and supporting opportunity youth. Mutual insights shared by navigators included marketing the programs to interested youth, creating a pipeline of interested youth, and information sharing among the navigators.
Learn more about the many programs and benefits offered to the young people of Los Angeles through EWDD Youth Services and their YouthSource Centers.
Through this program, four YouthSource Navigators will be co-located across the city in an effort to co-enroll 70% of YouthSource Center participants into Career Technical Education programs so that participants have the opportunity to pursue high-road, high-wage, industry sectors while receiving the case management and supportive services to pursue in-demand jobs. As the partnership continues to flourish, youth participants will also have the opportunity to connect to other more extensive P3 services, including education, housing, and social health.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the four participating regions split into breakout sessions to discuss best practices for integrating YouthSource Navigators and supporting opportunity youth. Mutual insights shared by navigators included marketing the programs to interested youth, creating a pipeline of interested youth, and information sharing among the navigators.
Learn more about the many programs and benefits offered to the young people of Los Angeles through EWDD Youth Services and their YouthSource Centers.
This story is part of the EWDD UPDATES from June 2024. Read this issue and more.
