HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoys-Girls Club ProposalBOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
OF CENTRAL OREGON
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon is currently exploring several funding options to
serve the families of Deschutes County. The focus of our programs is threefold:
• academic achievement
• character and leadership development
• healthy life styles
We are considering an application through the Department of Labor for a Youthbuild grant;
and will be gathering information about the feasibility of such a program as well as other funding
opportunities to support the families of Deschutes County.
Youthbuild serves ages 16-24. It is a holistic approach to helping young men and women
regain their education by rebuilding their lives as they rebuild their communities.
Program Objectives:
• To enable disadvantaged youth to obtain education and employment skills necessary to
achieve economic self-sufficiency in occupations in demand and post -secondary education
and training opportunities
• To provide opportunities for meaningful work and service to their communities
• To foster the development of employment and leadership skills and commitment to
community development among youth in low-income communities
• To expand the supply of permanent affordable housing for homeless individuals and low-
income families by utilizing the energies and talents of 16 -24 -year-olds
The following represents areas where we could use your help to obtain more information:
• Would the Workforce Investment Board support BGCCO in this endeavor
o co -enrollment with Youth Formula program
o referring qualified candidates for enrollment
o providing access to "wrap-around" supportive services such as counseling
o local labor market information
o assist with connecting program graduates to employers that have existing job
openings
• What other County or non-profit services are available for 17 -19 -year-olds
• Would there be support from the Juvenile Justice system
o judges referring offenders to participation in Youthbuild instead of sentencing (non-
violent crimes)
• Is there a need in Deschutes County to provide this type of workforce training
o local labor market information
• Would there be support from the foster care community for those aging out of foster care
• Are there other skill training programs in the County other than COCC
• What type of support could be garnered from the construction trades community
• What is your perspective on the economic impact within the region for the success of this
type of program
Our target would be the 17 -19 -year-old high school dropouts who may have had issues with law
enforcement, substance abuse and/or teen pregnancy. The program is one year in duration. The
grant runs for three years; two years for actual programming and one year of follow-up.
Partners needed:
Local Workforce Investment Board
Juvenile Justice System
School districts (Bend/La Pine and Redmond)
Housing Partner (Habitat for Humanity/Housing Works/???)
Counseling Services
Other non -profits serving this age group
Construction Industry — job placement — apprenticeships
COCC