Gang Alternative, Inc.

Award Purpose the Purpose of This Program Is to Introduce and Prepare Justice-involved Youth and Young Adults for the World of Work Through Placement Into Paid Work Experiences, and on a Path to More Equitable Career Opportunities With Their Peers. Activities Performed the Project Is Designed to Identify & Execute Solutions to Diminish Criminogenic Risk Factors, Increase Employment Outcomes for 160 Youth Ages 18-24 by Providing Career Pathway Training That Results in Them Earning Industry-recognized Certifications & Addressing Essential/soft Skill Gaps Using the Evidence-based Workplace Behaviors Assessment. the Go Program Design Supports Participant Enrollment, & Completion of Career Pathway Employability Program Activities, the Attainment of Industry Recognized Credentials, as Well as the Preparation & Qualification of Participants for Work Experience (ojt, Apprenticeships, Etc.) & Other Employment Opportunities That Pay Self-sufficient Wages & Diminish Quality of Life Deficits That Lead to Recidivism. Participants Will Be Placed in High-demand Occupations With Ascending Career Ladders & Increased Wages Upon Completion of Their Work Experience Opportunity and Associated Occupational Skills Training. the Program Is Designed to Reduce Barriers to Securing &/or Maintaining Employment Through Career Pathway Upskilling; Impact Criminogenic Risks Like Antisocial Behavior & Substance Use Through Provision of Behavioral Education in Conjunction With Wraparound Integrated Services & Comprehensive Case Management. Our Design Merges Evidence-based Re-entry Program Design & Workforce Development Best Practices to Achieve Results. This Framework Moves the Workforce System Toward a "demand & Supply" Model That Identifies Employers' Real-time Hiring Needs & Connects Them With Effective Systems & Partners to Screen, Match, & Secure Workers for Open Positions. Deliverables Wioa Primary Performance Indicators: Education & Employment Rate - Second Quarter After Exit. 70% Education & Employment Rate - Fourth Quarter After Exit. 60% Median Earnings - Second Quarter After Exit. $5,750 Credential Attainment. 50% Measurable Skills Gains. 70% Reo-specific Indicators: Violent Crime Arrests (after Program Enrollment): Less Than 5% Recidivism (participants Convicted of a New Crime): Less Than 10% Intended Beneficiary Justice-involved 18-24 Year Olds Living in Target Communities Who (i) Have Violence Criminal Records; (II) Are High School Drops as a Result of Disciplinary Reasons; (III) Have Current or Past Gang Affiliation; And/or (IV) Have Been Assessed as Having Anti-social Attitudes. Subrecipient Activities N/a