The Youth Opportunities Program provides services throughout the San Fernando Valley. The program offers at-risk youth ages 14 to 21 a single point of contact for accessing age-specific and developmental services that provide educational, occupational and life skills attainment. The program provides classroom-based learning, tutoring and study skills instruction as well as employment attainment services - all of which prepare high-risk youth with the skills they need to be successful in the workforce. It is the only program to have achieved a four-star rating (the highest possible) from the City of Los Angeles.
Mission & Vision
OneSource Youth Center Mission Statement:
To provide high quality services in the areas of education, training and skill development leading to employment in a chosen career path for youth living in underserved communities.
OneSource Vision:
El Proyecto del Barrio will be an internationally recognized model for community-based delivery of health and human services.
Orientation:
To provide the youth customer with a clear understanding of the programs goals and objectives.
Referral Services:
Youth will be provided with information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services available through the WIA or other service provider.
Classroom-based Learning:
Basic Skills
- Basic Reading
- Basic Math
- Job Specific Skills
- GED Preparation
Classroom training will be provided by the OneSource collaborators include Community Colleges and occupational training provider.
Alternative Secondary School Services:
Access to secondary school service for youth: lacking a high school diploma and referrals.
Tutoring and Study Skills:
Instruction leading to the completion of secondary school, including dropout prevention strategies, and GED preparation instruction designed to achieve a passing score of 5.
Preparation for Post-Secondary (After High School) Education:
Visits to post-secondary institutions and workshops on college applications and financial support.
Computer Literacy Skills:
Financial/Computer literacy training to all youth customers who are assessed as being in need of such services.
Leadership:
- Leadership Development Opportunities - Including community services and peer-oriented activities.
- Supportive Services - Transportation, Childcare and Clothing Vouchers to qualified individuals and referrals to other agencies for support as needed.
- Follow-Up Services - All youth customers receive follow-up services for a minimum of 12 months.
- Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling
- Adult Mentoring - Provided to assist and motivate youth during the time enrolled and at least 12 months after.
- Further Assessment - Provide further assessment and/or referrals to specialized assessment including assessment for learning where indicated.
Page updated: April 18, 2007
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