Able Disabled Advocacy, Inc

Award Purpose the Purpose of This Program Is to Establish and Expand Partnerships That Commit to Expanding Raps And/or Pre-apprenticeship Programs That Lead to Rap Enrollment for Youth Through Coordination With Industry, Workforce Intermediaries, Labor Organizations, K-12 Districts, Community Colleges, Youth-serving and Community-based Organizations, and Other Stakeholders. Activities Performed Construction. Using a Youth-centered Approach to Overcome Local Service Gaps, Address the Support Needs of Youth and Ensure Labor Market and Skills Outcomes, P2P Services Will Include: (1) Universal Access, Accommodations and Personal Counseling to Assist Youth Overcome Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Physical Challenges; (2) Ongoing Career Assessments and Intensive Career Counseling to Identify and Address Required Skill Levels and the Lack of Work Experience; (3) Extensive Labor Market Information, Academic Advising and Career Mentoring to Direct Career Paths; (4) Skills Upgrading Leading to High School Completion and Professional Industry Credentials; (5) Financial Management, Benefits and "disability 101" Counseling and Work Readiness Training; (6) Housing, Transportation, Childcare and Other Assistance; and (7) a Comprehensive Continuum of Other Financial Support Needed to Succeed. Deliverables of the 250 to Be Served, 225 (90%) Will Complete Training and Enter a Rap; and 200 (80%) Will Complete a Rap. Intended Beneficiary In-school and Opportunity Youth 18-24 With Priority Given to Youth With Disabilities. Subrecipient Activities Not Applicable