Adult & Summer Youth Program
(SYEP)Requirements
". . . states should consider how assessment and data-driven career counseling can be integrated
into their service strategies to support adults in successful training and job search activities that align with areas of
anticipated economic and job growth." Pg. 17: Wagner-Peyser services include
assessment of skill levels, abilities
and aptitudes; career guidance when appropriate; job search workshops; and referral to employers.Pg. 18: • Assessment and Career Counseling. ETA
strongly encourages states to use these funds to support career guidance
and counseling services, including assessments, which are integral to helping
unemployed workers assess transferable skills and skill gaps. Pg. 26: When considering expanded summer employment opportunities, states and local areas should consider the following design elements.
Objective Assessment and Individual Service Strategies. Under
20 CFR 664.405(a)(1) and (2), the design framework of local youth
programs must provide a comprehensive objective assessment of each
youth participant, including a review of the academic and occupational skill
levels, as well as the service needs of each youth. In addition, an ISS must be developed for each youth participant identifying age-appropriate career goals and consideration of the assessment results for each youth. PG. 27: Meaningful Work Experience. Work
experience is the core component of a summer employment program. All states and local areas should ensure that participating
worksites introduce and reinforce the rigors, demands, rewards, and sanctions associated with holding a job. States and local areas should make an effort to match worksites with participants’ interests and goals. Pg.
10: "Because workers may need to up-skill or re-skill to compete for limited career opportunities, training will
be a particularly vital service during the economic recovery, and overall training enrollments are expected to increase. Training
services may include occupational skills training, on-the-job
training, programs that combine workplace training and related instruction, including registered apprenticeship,
training programs operated by the private sector, skill upgrade and retraining,
entrepreneurship training, job readiness training,
adult education and literacy training, and customized training."
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Sample Tools for Quick SYEP Implementation
CareerScope, from the Vocational Research Institute, is based on extensive U.S. Department of Labor research on learning and
job performance, as well as US DOL product development contracts
dating back to the early 1980's. In short, it is the perfect career assessment tool for Summer Youth Employment Programs.
CareerScope
software allows computers do the objective assessment and data analysis – and lets your staff focus on data-driven
career guidance, and helping clients take their next step. The CareerScope
assessment is written at a fourth-grade reading level, is student or client self-administered, takes one hour (self-timed
- interest & aptitude assessments can be split into shorter sessions), and immediately generates both a counselor and
client/student version of the report. Separate norms for youth and adult. Most important for Summer Youth Programs; the reports can be generated as either specific
in-demand job titles list as a Career Ladder by skill demand, general O*NET occupations, or the US Department of Education's
new Career Clusters, Pathways and Specialties model. Click here to learn more about CareerScope and other assessment tools at The Work Suite.
SISTEM™ Interactive
Employability Skills Training includes interactive computer hardware and over 65 computer-led interactive courses delivered in English or
Spanish through a unique group-based training platform with dynamic assessment (using “clickers”) - or as self-paced
e-learning. Individual soft skills and job competencies are automatically documented. Transcripts and reports are immediately available.
Courses include:
• Job Readiness (Attendance, Goal Setting, Financial Literacy, etc.)
• Job Success (Communication, Anger Mgmnt, Problem Solving, etc.)
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Basic Supervision (Communication, Leadership, Motivation, etc.)
• Mandated (ADA, FMLA, Sexual Harassment, Hazard Comm., etc.)
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Workforce Staff Training (Assisting
People w/Disabilities, Case Management., etc.)
• Food Processing (Clean Food Processor, Food Security, Microorganisms, etc.)
• Safety/OSHA (Blood Borne Pathogens, First Aid, Back Injury
Prevention, etc.)
• Job Search (Networking, Resumes, Interviewing, Letter
Writing, etc.)
• Customer Service (Optional courses preparing
for National Retail Federation Customer Service Certificate)
Click here to learn more about SISTEM Career Readiness Training, and specific ways in which SISTEM
contributes to Summer Youth Programs.
MySimBiz is Technology Based Solution's internet-based business simulation program designed to provide individuals
with more than 80 real-world work activities while operating and managing
a retail business - includes instruction on relevant computer software applications as needed.
MySimBiz is designed to give individuals the opportunity to gain practical business experience before they leave the
learning environment to start a new business or work for an existing small business. The program works with single users
or small teams (2 or 3 individuals), and can be completed in as little as 30 hours. If a person is job ready but large employers are not hiring, MySimBiz develops a valuable set
of skills for self-employment or working for a small business. Click here to learn more about MySimBiz
If you would like more information on any of
the above products, use the Click here links, or send an email to info@theworksuite.com
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