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Today is #WorldYouthSkillsDay and it's all about empowering young people to build the skills they need to build a brighter future. Young people face significant challenges in the job market and are nearly three times more likely to be unemployed than adults. They often encounter lower quality jobs, greater labour market inequalities, and longer, more insecure transitions from school to work. Unfortunately, many existing systems fail to meet the learning needs of our youth. Surveys indicate that a large number of young people have low levels of achievement in basic #literacy and numeracy, including essential financial education. #FinancialEducation is a crucial skill for building a secure future. It ensures young people are equipped to make informed decisions, manage their finances efficiently, and navigate the complexities of adulthood with confidence. At MyBnk, we are committed to providing comprehensive financial education programmes. Our courses cover vital topics such as debt prioritisation, money management, and digital finance skills. We deliver these programmes through councils, charities, and non-mainstream education institutions, specifically targeting those not in employment, education, or training, as well as young people leaving #care. More about our work: https://lnkd.in/dd24Aav).

According to a report by the Pew Research Center, college graduates from low-income backgrounds are 71% more likely to move to a higher income bracket than those without a college degree. At FCB, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our initiatives are designed to enhance financial stability for low-income families by providing access to quality education and career opportunities. By equipping our youth with the necessary tools and knowledge, we're not just preparing them for the future—we're opening doors to new possibilities and helping them climb the economic ladder. Join us as we empower communities and build a foundation for lasting change. #innovators #economicgrowth #opportunities #Nonprofit #highereducation #futurecyclebreakers #equity #futurecyclebreakers #degree

Fantastic article! This encapsulates so much about why we see gaps between policy education and policy (or public) administration, and the resulting mismatch between recent graduates' ideas about government and the reality of day-to-day public work. The observations hold entirely true for what I've seen in local government, too. The threshold for including courses could be, "Is there a public sector employee who could come and contribute meaningfully to this discussion with examples from their job?" I'd wager that more than a few class titles would be scrapped entirely after some interrogation. At the same time, if the answer is "Yes," then schools need to give students the opportunity to learn from those practicing professionals. In this way, creating and sustaining partnership between govt and the educational institutions (not just colleges and universities but including K-12) is part to solving this. There are smart, motivated, and motivational people in public organizations that should be tapped as trusted partners to articulate the forms and functions of applied practice. I had a few of those opportunities in my learning and they stand out as exceptions to what was normally presented in classrooms. I also believe government generally does a poor job of branding and marketing the value proposition for prospective employees (which really speaks to tenets of public communications, but that's another tangent entirely). We aren't as actively engaged in this as we could or should be. If the general public doesn't understand what we do, then how can we expect that students will want to work for us? In terms of attracting talent, as government, we often cater messaging to wonks and aspiring wonks rather than the general jobseeker. Law Enforcement and Military are exceptions, and spend considerably on active, influential recruiting, but they struggle too. With the growing velocity of social and targeted advertising, the slow machinery of government is left further behind in the talent market. However, there are pretty simple ideas behind addressing some of the challenges - communicate proactively with understandable messages; engage nontraditional audiences; and prioritize employee development at all levels. Great stuff.

#Forcasted #GrantOpportunity via Grants.gov #YouthBuild #DOL #Employment #Labor #Training Estimated Post Date: Jul 15, 2024 Estimated Application Due Date: Sep 16, 2024 - Applications must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Estimated Project Start Date: Feb 01, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding: $99,000,000 Award Ceiling: $1,500,000 Award Floor: $700,000 Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: 25% - Nonfederal Grants will be awarded to organizations providing pre-apprenticeship services that support education, occupational skills training, and employment services to opportunity youth, ages 16 to 24, who are performing meaningful work and service to their communities. The YouthBuild program model prepares participants for quality jobs in a variety of careers, in diverse industry sectors, particularly in infrastructure sectors, and includes wrap-around services such as mentoring, trauma-informed care, personal counseling, transportation support, and employment preparation - all key strategies for addressing violence in communities. YouthBuild applicants must include construction skills training and may include occupational skills training in other in-demand industries. This expansion into additional in-demand industries is the Construction Plus component. Eligible applicants for these grants are public or private non-profit agencies or organizations, including consortia of such agencies or organizations. These organizations include rural, urban, or Native American/Tribal entities that have previously served opportunity youth in a YouthBuild or other similar program. DOL will fund approximately 75 projects across the country. Individual grants will range from $700,000 to $1.5 million and require a 25 percent match from applicants, using sources other than federal funding. This FOA features a matching waiver for Tribal entities and U.S. insular areas which allows these entities to not include a match commitment in their applications. The grant period of performance for this FOA is 40 months, including a four-month planning period and a twelve-month follow-up period. Questions regarding this FOA Forecast may be emailed to [email protected]. However, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA. https://lnkd.in/egf9cdMc

💻 EMPLOYABILITY WEBINAR WITH Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF)   Chaired by HIWCF Trustee, Suki Sitaram, this unique opportunity will provide valuable insights from three inspiring groups creating lifelong chances of employment for people in their communities.   Focusing on primary aged children, young people with complex needs and adults with disabilities, this webinar will explore the extraordinary impact charities are making on employability and skills.   ✴️ Kirsty Robertson Motiv8 "When young people have access to the right support at the right time in their lives, they are able to thrive. We believe that carefully timed, meaningful connections can enable every individual to reach their full potential."   ✴️ Chris Hillman Minstead Trust "Partnerships with supportive businesses are vital for facilitating people with learning disabilities to thrive in the workplace. When everyone understands how to work together, businesses also benefit enormously."   ✴️ Becca Dean MBE The Literacy Hubs "Closing the literacy gap couldn't be more important. The evidence shows that early interventions make a huge difference to adult employability. Let's invest in our very young people!"   Head over to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) for early insights from our speakers ahead of the webinar.   📆 Tuesday 21 May at 6.30pm 💻 Free registration https://buff.ly/3wtVLpL    #HampshireBusiness #Employability #Skills 

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As technology advances, more and more of our daily activities are conducted online. This includes students completing homework assignments, job seekers submitting applications, and workers relying on digital access to perform their jobs. In October, the Fed convened researchers and practitioners representing academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and partners invested in closing the digital divide for two interactive days of sharing and discovery. “Through these experiences, we’ve learned that this work requires partners from all sectors working together, including internet service providers, nonprofits, educational institutions, local government, and more. Everyone has a role to play in closing the digital divide and expanding opportunities across the region" said Lorie Logan, President and CEO at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Check out this blog written by Jane Santa Cruz, community development advisor at the Dallas Fed to explore more key findings, needs and wishes from the digital inclusion research convening. #DigitalInclusion #DigitalDivide https://lnkd.in/eF9pGMsh

Are you a school leader or administrator who is interested in hiring volunteer teaching fellows, tutors, or mentors? Perhaps you've even attempted to collaborate with local universities or non-profit organizations for such support, only to face disappointment. A critical drawback of these approaches is their demand on the very resource you're already stretched thin on: time. The decision to bring external individuals to interact with your scholars must be deliberate. This process entails extensive vetting, structured onboarding, and the development of a robust management plan. These represent hidden costs that aren't captured by simply calculating an hourly wage or managing volunteer inconsistencies. Our service is designed to take on this burdensome load, allowing our school partners to focus on the relentless array of day-to-day responsibilities. We work alongside schools to tailor schedules that align with various budgetary constraints. Discover more at https://www.practicebc.com or direct message us to arrange a consultation with our partnership team. If you are an aspiring educator and find Grismely’s dedication inspiring, we invite you to become an Education Champion with us! Visit https://lnkd.in/gpb9wdx3 to embark on your journey. #equityineducation #hiring #edchat #k12 #education #equity #urbaneducation #publicschools #urbaned #schoolleadership #bettertogether #intentionality #community #clarity #engagement #leadership #reflection

Another week, another proposal submission! This time to the NOAA Climate-Ready Workforce opportunity! No matter the outcome, this submission required more work and coordination than anything else I've done by a long shot. To give you an idea, we had 31 named personnel from across 6 universities and community colleges in Mississippi, letters of support from 13 individual institutions (tribal, state, federal, non-profit partners), and letters of commitment to hire our trainees from 10 different industry partners. If we are successful, our goal is to provide a blueprint for training the next-generation climate-ready workforce predicated on multi-sectoral partnerships and stackable credentials. #workforcedevelopment #climateready #climateresilience #collaborations #partnerships https://lnkd.in/gYjjMf-K