Career Dislocated Workers Grant Guide

Provide Benefits to Communities through Community Service

How well- positioned is the program to provide service and “give back” to the community?

Initial Components

Early Impacts

Later Impacts

Long-Term Outcomes Measurable program effectiveness

Program operates with a community-wide lens, which benefit both the collective community

Participants gain a sense of pride and accomplishment in meeting community needs

Programs foster a sense of stewardship

REFERRALS: The formal practice of directing or redirecting a CAREER NDWG participant to an appropriate specialist or agency for specific consultation, review, or further action.

Work with Schools and Community Groups

How well-positioned are program staff — at all levels — to develop and deliver programs in partnership with community and school groups?

Initial Components Partnerships with school and community organizations

Early Impacts

Later Impacts

Long-Term Outcomes

Program and partners together identify how best to deliver services

Program directly meet community needs

Established staff presence in local communities

Relationships with community are strengthened

Measurable program effectiveness

SERVICE DELIVERY: The act of providing customer centered career and/ or training assistance.

Recruit Program Ambassadors

How well-positioned is the program to effectively engage and recruit program ambassadors?

Initial Components Strategy that introduces participant to program services, events, and potential jobs Opportunities for hands-on experience and mentorship

Early Impacts

Later Impacts

Long-Term Outcomes Supportive program environment

Participants gain a sense of accomplishment in meeting community needs Program staff mentoring helps participants identify their interests and talents

Participants gain an interest to work within the community

Participants are knowledgeable about career options and pathways to full-time employment

Diverse workforce

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