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The
LGBT One Workforce initiative will create an
educational and vocational training program to
address LGBT youth specific barriers to a
healthy life and place them in a reliable career
path. In designing this initiative for LGBT
youth we addressed the over arching barriers
that LGBT youth face like homelessness,
substance and sexual abuse, the sense of
isolation or not belonging, and healthy
relationships.
The
LGBT One Workforce program will incorporate
learning and on the job training in a safe and
nurturing environment that will meet goals set
out by LGBT youth and funders. The following
are components of the LGBT program:
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Education classes for GED attainment and
certified vocational and life management
training for youth ages 16 to 24;
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All youth will be placed in internships and
transitional employment opportunities;
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Case management will occur throughout the
training and for two years after completion
of the program in order to assist with
career development, housing, health and
other supportive services that out LGBT
youth graduates may need;
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Technical Assistance and training will be
provided to resource partners, educational
institutions, community organizations, and
service providers so they may be better
prepared to assist the LGBT community.
These
components will increase LGBT youth success in
careers and reduce the multiple barriers that
face LGBT youth within their community.
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