Post-secondary Apprenticeships for Youth: Creating Opportunities

Sue Killam, M.Ed., CESP, CWIC Laura Stazio, M.Sc. CESPEmployment Initiatives

LSU Health Human Development CenterNew Orleans, LA

APSE CONFERENCECINCINNATI, OHIOJUNE 21, 2016

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Individuals with disabilities

Individuals without disabilities

60 % 15%

Employment Rate

US Dept of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014

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Meaningful Competitive Employment

• Zero Reject

• Employment specialist works directly with clients and employers at job site

• Integrated Work Setting

• Employees are hired, supervised and paid by the business

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What evidence based models are there?

What Works? Internships Apprenticeships Supported Employment Post Secondary Education, College—

Supported Education

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What is PAY

Post-secondary Apprenticeship for Youth (PAY) Pilot Collaboration between HDC, LRS, La-DDC, UMC, DCC & LEAs Employment focused Prepares youth with disabilities ages 18-22 Provides Pre-Employment Transition services (PETS) outside the traditional

school setting and in integrated environments Pay program provides

Post-Secondary Education Select college courses related to apprenticeship

Work-based Learning Experiences E.g., job shadowing

Workplace Readiness Training Social and Independent Living skills, etc.

Paid apprenticeships Employment experience at UMC

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Employment Focused

►Expected outcome is competitive employment in apprentice’s area of interest based on DCC courses & experiences at UMC

►Curriculum includes:• College coursework – 1st & 2nd semesters• Career exploration/Job Shadowing• Community-based workplace readiness training• Pre-Employment Transition Skills training• Apprenticeship during the 2nd and 3rd semesters

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PAY Student Requirements & Criteria

► 18-22 years of age

► Eligible for LRS services

► Applicants must submit a brief description of why they want to complete the PAYP program plus letters of recommendation

► Parents/guardians must provide a statement indicating that they understand the intended outcomes of the program are both:

• 1) high school diploma and • 2) employment

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Post-secondary programs and Supported Education

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Post-Secondary Education

Inclusive course of study at Delgado Community College (DCC) -access to college resources, facilities, and services such as advising and mentoring

Person-Centered Plan (PCP) Self-Advocacy students supported with self-identifying and

requesting ADA accommodations through Office of Disability Services

Natural and arranged supports from instructors and peers Individualized supports as needed

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Sample Apprenticeship-related Academic Courses

► Customer Service (BUSG 102)► Interpersonal Communication (SPCH 231)► Surgical Instruments and Procedures (SURG 111)► Medical Terminology (HESC 111)► Food Safety and Sanitation (CULA 103)► Information Management for Allied Health Professionals (HESC

118)► Billing & Reimbursement (HEIT 125) ► Interpersonal Communication (SPCH 231)► Introduction to Occupational Therapy (OCTA 201)

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PAY First Semester

Academics

College Success Skills Problem-solving Independent learning skills Educational planning Career planning strategies

Introduction to Computer Applications Hands-on approach to Microsoft Word,

Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Fitness Develop and implement a personalized

fitness program

Community-basedWork Readiness Training

Job Exploration skills Job Shadowing Interview skills

Independent Living Skills Orientation to college life

Accessing campus resources Time management Goal planning Using free time Transportation

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PAY Second Semester

Enroll in courses that support student’s apprenticeship path

Monitor Work Readiness Training Begin paid apprenticeship at or above minimum wage 10-20 hours/week

Update Person Centered Plan (PCP)

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PAY Third Semester

Enroll in classes that support student’s apprenticeship path

Increase paid apprenticeship to 20-40 hours/week

Update Person Centered Plan Assess – team meeting Is participant on track to complete

program Is student ready to be hired

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Example Plan: Patient Courier

First Semester College and Career Success Skills Computer and Internet Literacy Fitness Job Shadow @ UMC

Second Semester Customer Service Work 10+ Hours @UMC

Third Semester Interpersonal Communication Work 20+ Hours @UMC

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“…a method of teaching, in real-life settings and under the supervision of educators, the skills that students will need for functional daily living as productive adults”

COMMUNITY-BASED INSTRUCTION…

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Community-based Work Readiness Training

Work-based Learning Experiences Work-related Skills Independent Living Skills Job Exploration Self-advocacy

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UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER – New Orleans, LA

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Sample Jobs Patient Escort/Courier Patient Access Patient Scheduling Insurance Verification Billing/Coding

Central Sterilization OT Aide PT Aide

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Task Analysis: Patient Escort (Courier)

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Task Analysis: Central Sterile Processing

STEP 1) Instrument tray arrives for cleaning

2) Decontaminate tray 3) Load instrument trays in washer

4) Unload trays from washer

PICS

NOTES

EVAL

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Employment after/during Completion

►Working with UMC, another hospital or another employer

►Job development starts before completion

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QUESTIONS?

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THE END

Thank you!

Sue Killam, M.Ed., CESP, CWIC

skilla@lsuhsc.edu Laura Stazio, M.Sc. CESP

lstazi@lsuhsc.edu

Employment InitiativesLSU Health Human Development Center

New Orleans, LA