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Overview of Programs & Services
The
Chipola Regional Workforce One-Stop Centers initiate
programs that provide hands on instruction for
youth to help them gain knowledge in work related
skills, time management, resource management,
and leadership development while at the same time
encouraging them to recognize their value to the
community where they live. Within Region 3, youth
can participate in projects that are in partnership
with their local city, county or other community
based organizations. Youth are excited to participate
in the projects from start to finish and admire
the fact that family, friends and neighbors can
see their progress reflected throughout the community.
Promotion of After School Activities
Work
experience is made available to eligible youth.
Workshops such as Employability Skills, Checking
Accounts/Check Writing, Citizenship, Etiquette,
and others are available to youth after school
and on some Saturdays. Mentoring activities are
available such as assisting with homework and
preparing for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment
Test (FCAT). Youth will be paid either a bonus
for their participation or an established hourly
stipend. In addition, social interaction activities
such as dining out, going to the movies, bowling,
and the like, may be made available to youth.
Area
County School Board Initiatives
Year-round
youth services are provided to youth ages 14 -
18 through Mini-One-Stop Centers set up in area
High Schools. The main goal is to provide tutoring
to reinforce basic skills and assist in career
exploration. At these centers, students are offered
career exploration, workforce preparation, personal
development, and educational programs. Participants
are assisted on study skills, employability skills,
comprehensive guidance, goal setting, and unpaid
work experience including job shadowing, internships,
and volunteer work.
Computer Lending Programs
Holmes County programs
also offer laptop computers that are available
to students to check out on a weekly basis. The
laptops can be used for homework assignments and
contain remedial basic skills programs. Economically
disadvantaged students do not have access to computers
at home. This allows these students to become
more computer literate, a necessity in today’s
world, and enhances students’ employment
skills.
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Post-Secondary - Vocational Training
One-Stop
Centers in the region serve economically disadvantaged
youth who are eligible and interested in occupational
skills training. Youth are assessed to determine
skill levels and interests. Area community colleges
and technical centers offer many programs that
are high wage/high demand occupations. These programs
range from seven weeks to two years in duration.
Teen Pregnancy
Prevention
The
Panhandle Abstinence Education Project is a Teen
Pregnancy Prevention and Abstinence until Marriage
project under the direction of the Florida Department
of Health. The service area includes Holmes, Washington,
Jackson, Calhoun and Liberty counties.
The Chipola Regional
Workforce Development Board coordinates with the
Abstinence Project to provide the Teen Outreach
Program, Teen Leader Program, promotion of abstinence
activities, and has contributed to a lending library
of materials and props for the Region. The
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program is available
for middle and high school students.
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