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City of Minneapolis STEP-UP Program
When a young person steps onto the first rung of the career ladder, it’s a step up for the whole community.
STEP-UP is preparing our future workforce today. – Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak
Background
City’s history of employment and training
Community-based approach
Youth Council Leadership
Funding STEP-UP as part of the
city’s economic development strategy
STEP-UP prepares youth for success in the workforce by offering quality work and training experiences.
Training Model – New in 2012
All youth evaluated for level of work readiness and placed in a training that best meets their needs and can help them be successful in the workplace.
Training options are Explore, Discover, and Achieve.
Training Components
Explore: targeted populations or partnerships with existing programs
Discover: subsidized internships with non-profit employers
Achieve: mostly employer-paid internships at local employers
Program Structure Youth Recruitment and
Training Work Readiness
Training Internship Matching Employer Recruitment Job Coaching and
Support Enhancements Recognition Evaluation
Youth Recruitment and Training
Youth recruitment targeted to low-income and at-risk populations
All applicants screened for level of work readiness. Indicators include: Work or volunteer experience Participation in groups/clubs Technical skills Answers to short essay questions
Matched with training based on application score
Work Readiness Training 4 training options Assigned to training based on assessed work
readiness and development level Discover Interns - Two options
14 hours for youth needing the most preparation 6 hours + mock interview for youth with more
experience or skills Achieve Interns – Two options
6 hours + mock interview for moderately work ready youth ages 16+
4 hours + mock interview for youth that have previously completed a STEP-UP internship
Internship Work Experience Internship Matching/ Placement Work Readiness Training Application/Program Selection
525 leave training 185 not
placed
890 complete Achieve work
readiness training. 3 sessions @ 2 hours
each + practice interviews.
1415 invited to Achieve work readiness training. Applications are selected
for Achieve based on application score
705 placed in Achieve internship.
Placements are managed by Achieve
and are based on application score and
training grade.
681 complete Achieve internship
24 leave internshi
p
153 not
placed
256 leave training
485 invited to Discover Group 1 work
readiness training based on application
score
286 complete Discover Group 1 work readiness training run by
PPL. 2 sessions @ 7 hours each.
466 complete Discover Group 2 work readiness training run by
Achieve. 3 sessions @ 2 hours
each + practice interviews.
595 complete Discover
internship
199 leave training
STEP-UP ACHIEVE PROGRAM AGES 16-21
STEP-UP DISCOVER PROGRAM AGES 14-21 466 interns
complete weekly 3-hour academic & life skills class run by Parks &
Recreation. 599 placed in
Discover internships.
Placements are managed at the DEED workforce centers and are
based on application score
and training grade
4 leave internshi
p
722 Invited to Discover Group 2 work readiness
training based on application score
of 20+
753 not selected for STEP-UP program
289 low scores 464 ineligible or
incomplete
3375 apply to 2011 STEP-UP Summer Jobs
Program
Applicants must qualify
below income guidelines, must reside in
Minneapolis, must be age 14-21. Applications are
scored by METP based on 4 sections: school
achievement, previous volunteer or work
experience, computer skills, and essay.
DRAFT 3/12/2012. Humphrey School of Public Affairs Capstone. Liz Krough, Andrea MacArthur, Ann Aronson & Leif Anderson
Employer Recruitment
Employer engagement strategies Events Systems approach Relationship building Advocacy from City and Business leaders
Job Coaching and Support
Supervisor training Support for interns and
employers throughout the summer
Weekly emails, and updates to supervisors
Work Site monitoring
Evaluation
Youth complete a pre- and post-evaluation of work readiness training
Youth and supervisors complete an evaluation of their experience each summer
Program evaluation conducted by two groups from the University of Minnesota.
Recognition
Celebration event held each August to recognize the interns, supervisors, employers.
Parents and alumni invited Certificates provided to interns and employers
recognizing their achievement and contribution
2011 Data and Outcomes
211 of the regions most prominent businesses, including U.S. Bancorp, Boston Scientific, Allianz, and Wells Fargo employed STEP-UP interns.
Youth earned a total of 2.9M in wages, 1.1M of which was paid by employers.
1,980 youth employed 86% youth of color 14% youth with disabilities 9% ELL 5% offenders 3% teen parents
2012 Projections Estimating 1,800 youth matched with internships in
2012
Number of Youth by Component
Achieve, 700
Discover, 630
Explore, 510
Keys for Success & Replication
Leadership Partnership and Collaboration Engaged Business Community Training and Preparation Funding and Investment
Partnership Contractors: AchieveMpls, Minneapolis Park and Recreation
Board, Minnesota Workforce Centers, Project for Pride in Living Schools Employers Youth serving agencies and community based organizations
Contact Information
Tammy Dickinson [email protected] 612-673-5041 Anne Fischer [email protected] 612-673-6221