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A new way of doing things We all take different routes to get to where we need to go. FTZ is here to support young adults' career journey through professionals who have something to share. Community Resources, Employment Opportunities, Career Insight and Workforce Development. Remember that we are stronger together. Inquire about our Career Awareness Speaker program to impact young adults seeking your support. info@functionaltrainingzone.net #information #helps #everyone

Excellent example of how government collaboration and innovation can benefit society as a whole - the individual, the citizens, and the business community.

Make a Difference Today! At Merge, we’re committed to empowering young adults who are system-impacted, in recovery, or transitioning from foster care (ages 18–28). We provide the skills and resources needed to help them build successful, fulfilling lives. But we can’t do it without YOU. Your tax-deductible, year-end gift can create real, lasting change: $50 equips a candidate with training materials for job interviews. $100 funds a job readiness workshop for 3 young adults. $250 provides a month of mentorship for a first-time employee. $500 ensures transportation for 10 candidates to attend job interviews. Every gift—no matter the size—makes a difference. Together, we can support individuals who are striving to break cycles of poverty and build brighter futures. Donate today and transform a life: mergenow.org/giving-page Thank you for believing in opportunity, resilience, and the power of community. hashtag #EmpowerChange #SupportYouth #YearEndGiving #TaxDeductible #SkipACoupleofLattes

Did you know The Arc’s Employment Services Program helps the IDD community find and maintain integrated employment? For just $960, you can sponsor six months of career coaching, directly supporting these efforts. Your support means more than a job—it’s independence, confidence, and a brighter future for someone with IDD. Let’s work together to build a more inclusive community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #SupportIDD #InclusiveEmployment #CareerCoaching #TheArcImpact

🔑 Describing your skills, discovering your purpose and matching them to your career is a challenge we all face. 🔑 Doing that at the start of your career is all the more challenging, so we're pleased to pass on the word that it's Youth Employment Week 🫶👨🏿🏫🧑🚀🧑🏾🏭 🔓 All week, Youth Employment UK will be posting about what's happening to help young people discover, build and grow their careers. Follow along and see what your company can do to help unlock young people's potential. #YEW #YEW2024 #YouthEmploymentWeek #socialmobility #youthunemployment At Mission Beyond, our purpose is to use our power as a social enterprise to connect young people from low socio-economic backgrounds with service partners and employment opportunities to help them realise their potential. Our ambition is to connect 1 million under-resourced young people to thriving careers by 2030. Find out more on our mission here https://lnkd.in/eTAPPyEF

🌟 Celebrating Youth Employment Week! 🌟 This week, we shine a spotlight on the incredible potential of young people entering the workforce. Youth Employment Week is a time to recognise the importance of empowering our youth to explore and choose their career paths confidently. 💼✨ For many young individuals, the journey from education to employment is a crucial phase filled with opportunities and challenges. It’s a time when they discover their passions, develop new skills, and shape their future. Supporting them through this transition is not just important—it's essential. 🌱🚀 However, for military children, this journey can be uniquely challenging. With frequent relocations, adjusting to new schools, and the absence of a parent due to deployment, military children face hurdles that require additional support. These young individuals often exhibit remarkable resilience but also need our help navigating these complexities and thriving. 🏠🎓 Here's why children from military families need our extra attention: Frequent Moves: On average, military families move every 2-3 years. This disrupts their education and makes it difficult to build a stable support network. Educational Gaps: Different schools have different curricula, making it tough for military children to keep up academically. Emotional Challenges: The stress of a parent’s deployment and the constant need to adapt to new environments can take an emotional toll. Limited Career Guidance: With the instability in their lives, many military children might miss out on consistent career guidance and mentorship opportunities. By offering tailored support, mentorship, and resources, we can help military children overcome these barriers and achieve their full potential. Let's come together this Youth Employment Week to celebrate the ambition and talent of our youth and commit to providing the necessary support for those who need it most. Empowering young people, especially those from military families, to choose their path confidently is an investment in our future. 💪🌍 Forces Employment Charity #YouthEmploymentWeek #EmpowerYouth #CareerDevelopment #FutureLeaders #MentorshipMatters Leanne Athena Dunmill Sian Kerr Kate Mai Sarah Peñaluna MSc Tanja Allen Ria Luke Meresa Lewis

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🎓 🔷Strategic Collaboration: Venture 2 Impact and Per Scholas Atlanta enhanced learner recruitment by tapping into local organizations and alumni feedback. 🔷Process Improvements: Identified early sign-up hurdles; implemented strategic changes leading to immediate enrollment increases. 🔷Community & Alumni Engagement: Strengthened ties with local groups and leveraged alumni insights for more effective recruitment. 🔷Impactful Outcomes: Post-project, 100% of volunteers appreciated deeper insights into nonprofit challenges and reported career development benefits. 🔷Efficiency Gains: Streamlined processes now save Per Scholas 20 hours per week, equivalent to $15,000 in pro bono services. 🔷Volunteer Satisfaction: All volunteers felt they made meaningful contributions and valued the opportunity to apply their skills in new contexts. Read the case study in detail: https://lnkd.in/ei6dcmNJ

Excited to share the impact of supporting our justice-impacted community in the workforce! 🌟 In my career what is often discussed is the "hidden job market," but what I am privileged to do is empower and support a "hidden job pool:" Talent that our justice impacted community brings to enrich our workforce. Along side my coworker, Deona Dorsey, I get to bring job readiness training into reentry facilitiesto help this hidden talent pool identify and articulate their skills to find a career that brings them as much joy as I mine does. Check out this article I wrote about the value of Second Chance Month and the fulfilling work we do to cultivate a successful reentry into the workforce.

🗳 The results are in: New Jobs for the Future (JFF) #voterpoll reveals that 84% of the voters we surveyed want policymakers to help provide better guidance to people to help them find education, training, and career options that fit their needs and that lead to jobs that pay family sustaining wages. Unfortunately, too many young people leave high school without clarity on where they're going next or how to get there. They face a vast array of degree and nondegree options but lack the information on which paths lead to #qualityjobs. That's why JFF partnered with American Student Assistance to create the ASA Center for Career Navigation. There are many exciting things coming from the Center! Sign-up for the Center's newsletter below. To learn more about JFF's new voter poll, visit here: https://lnkd.in/egwnQWiw #Election2024 #Policy #CareerNavigation #CareerGuidance

Are you a local business curious about the impact of your involvement in schools? According to a survey by the National Association of Manufacturers, 90% of manufacturers view partnerships as crucial for workforce development. These collaborations frequently involve internships and apprenticeships, offering students valuable hands-on experience that employers appreciate. Looking to kickstart your engagement in schools? Let From Me To You Consulting guide you! Visit https://lnkd.in/efrMHmDP to learn more about how we excel at connecting individuals and fostering beneficial relationships. If you are a business collaborating with a school, I'd love to hear your success stories! #Partnerships #WorkforceDevelopment #Internships #Apprenticeships #FromMeToYouConsulting