Ohio State Summer Youth Work, College and Community Readiness Program
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2013-05-02
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Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
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Ohio State's Summer Youth Work, College and Community Readiness Program prepares high school students to be successful in the workplace, post-secondary education and community and civic engagement. Through the Summer S.O.A.R. Hire Program, students participate in a project-based career exploration program 20 hours per week for six weeks and receive a wage for their participation. The program curriculum includes units on Professional Development, Leadership Development, Financial Literacy, College and Career Exploration, Field Trips, Resume Writing, Writing a Business Plan, Successful response to an RFP, and Community-Based Problem Solving.
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IMPACT. 1: Participants in the program have demonstrated an increase in knowledge of: At least two career areas Workforce readiness Financial literacy Leadership, problem-solving and community organizing Program participants engage with at least two academic departments/programs. This year's departments include Knowlton School of Architecture-City and Regional Planning, Fisher College of Business and the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing.
OSU PARTNERS: Office of Outreach and Engagement; Knowlton School of Architecture; City and Regional Planning Fisher College of Business; John Glenn School of Public Policy; Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Mayor Michael B. Coleman; The City of Columbus (Department of Technology, Human Resources, Development and Civil Service Commission); Columbus City Council; Franklin County Commissioners Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services; Central Ohio Workforce; Investment Corporation; St. Stephen's Community House; Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission; I Know I Can
PRIMARY CONTACT: Tei Street (street.2@osu.edu)
OSU PARTNERS: Office of Outreach and Engagement; Knowlton School of Architecture; City and Regional Planning Fisher College of Business; John Glenn School of Public Policy; Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing
COMMUNITY PARTNERS: Mayor Michael B. Coleman; The City of Columbus (Department of Technology, Human Resources, Development and Civil Service Commission); Columbus City Council; Franklin County Commissioners Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services; Central Ohio Workforce; Investment Corporation; St. Stephen's Community House; Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission; I Know I Can
PRIMARY CONTACT: Tei Street (street.2@osu.edu)
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Engaged Scholars, v. 1 (2013).