Youth Council
Meeting April 8, 2011
Room 118 Rich Hall Oswego State
‘The Youth Council shall assist in developing the local workforce plan pertaining to youth and youth services, approving eligible providers of youth services, coordinate youth workforce development activities, and oversee public relations about youth programs.’
Present: Kathleen Fenlon, Silvia Langdon, Dona Falciatano, Eric Bresee Staff: Jeff Grimshaw, Nick Della Penna, Thad Mantaro
Kathy Fenlon called the meeting to order.
1) Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 12, 2011
Silvia Langdon moved to approve the minutes. Eric Bresee seconded. The minutes were approved.
2) Roundtable
Update – All
Members provided an update to activities at their organizations.
3) Performance Review – Silvia Langdon
Silvia reviewed the performance results for the 1st three quarters of PY’10, which ended March 31, 2011. We continue to meet, and exceed, all three Common Measures for Youth. Silvia indicated that they anticipate meeting all goals for year-end, as well.
Silvia also stated that we should also meet the System Improvement Measure relating to the National Work Readiness Credential (NWRC). Eric Bresee thanked the Council for modifying the contract with Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) to administer the NWRC.
4) PY’11 Summer Youth Program Update- Silvia Langdon
We have 93 youth enrolled in the program this year. Eleven are being funded through WIA, and the balance through TANF. Most of the youth have been place in summer recreation programs, school districts and senior housing and nutrition programs.
Silvia mentioned the Private Sector initiative that DET began this year. Over 60 businesses were approached to provide summer work opportunities for area youth. About 10 businesses responded with possible interest, and one youth has been placed in Sandy Creek. Discussions are going on with other potential partners.
5) 2011 Youth Summit - Kathy Fenlon
The event is scheduled for November 3, 2011 at 8:30 am, in Sheldon Hall. Thad Mantaro has secured funding through the SUNY Oswego Student Association for the featured speaker- Arel Moodie. We continue to search for funding to help out with food for the event. The draft agenda for the day includes presentations on the Career Ladder Maps, Health Careers and Career Interests. The next planning meeting will be held in August.
6) Strategic Plan
Update- Jeff Grimshaw
Jeff presented the matrix of ideas received from this process. He asked the council to review the bullets, and get with him with specific ideas for next steps. Some items brought up included the creation of a “Speakers Bureau” and the creation of a group of mentors to work with elementary school youth.
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Next Meeting- October 5, 2011