Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board Inc

The wioa youth program served 260 participants throughout the nine county region. The us department of labor established four performance standards to determine overall program effectiveness and ecwdb met all standards. The youth program targets young people who are ages 14 through 24, are low income, and may need help to complete an educational program or find and hold employment. Youth programs provide a wide variety of services that help low-income young people succeed in school and work. Program participants may receive services such as occupational skills training, counseling, interships, work experience and job placements, mentoring, tutoring, leadership development and supportive services. Strategies are developed for each person based on results in assessments of academics, skill levels and support service needs. Strategies may include summer employment, study skills training, or instruction in obtaining a ged or equivalent. The program goal is to enhance youth education, encourage school completion through alternative educational programs and provide exposure to the world of work through apprenticeships and career exploration.

The wioa dislocated worker program served 52 participants throughout the nine county region. This program has four performance measures established by the us department of labor to determine the overall program effectiveness, and ecwdb, inc. Met all standards. This program is intended to help workers who lost jobs due to plant closures, company downsizing, or some other significant change in market conditions. In most cases it is unlikely these workers will return to their previous employment. The program tailors employment and training services; works with workers and firms facing substantial layoffs; and encourages labor, management and community partnerships with government to address needs. Dislocated workers are eligible for services such as skill assessment, labor market information, job search and job placement assistance. The sequence of services is individualized and may include more intensive assessments, counseling, prevocational and vocational training.

The american rescue plan act (arpa) consists of three grants. The work-based learning program helps connect small businesses of 25 employees or less with work-based learning opportunities such as on-the-job training and incumbent worker training which helps offset the cost of training employees. The re-entry program helps returning citizens successfully 're-enter' society following incarceration, by helping with finding stable employment, transportation, and much more; thereby reducing recidivism and leading successful lives. The substance use recovery program provides training opportunities for front-line career center staff on serving substance use recovery individuals in need of employment and/or training.