Opening Doors for Out of School Youth Program History
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Program History
Assisting out-of-school youth to reach their educational and employment goals
Since 2001, ODOSY has assisted hundreds of Cape May County youth improve their basic skills level, obtain their High School Equivalency, improve their career planning and work readiness skills, pursue occupational skills training, enter postsecondary education and/or become gainfully employed. ODOSY accepts referrals from schools, the court system, and other agencies serving youth. Historically, many youth are self-referred or referred by their parent or guardian at the recommendation of friends or family members who have already been successful in the program. ODOSY is funded by the Assisting youth New Jersey to find the keys Department of to unlock their future Labor and Workforce Development through a grant from the Cumberland Salem Cape May Workforce Investment Board.
ODOSY Opening Doors for Out of School Youth
A DIVISION OF JERSEY CAPE DIAGNOSTIC, TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITY CENTER, INC.
Employment Services Network, Inc. 1121 Route 47 South Units 7 & 8 Rio Grande, New Jersey 08242
Phone: 609-889-6803, Extension 213 Fax: 609-889-6807 Text: 609-675-0645 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.odosy.com Facebook: facebook.com/odosy
Phone: 609-889-6803, Extension 213
ODOSY OPENING DOORS FOR OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH
ODOSY assists youth to achieve their goals in 3 major areas; obtaining employment, obtaining a secondary school diploma or its equivalent, enrolling in post-secondary education, occupational skills training, the military or qualified apprenticeship. Services are offered in 3 month cycles beginning in July, October, January and April, however youth may remain active with the program beyond their initial 3 month cycle as needed to achieve their goals. Youth are assisted in transitioning to their chosen goals; vocational training, post-secondary education and/or employment, prior to exit. Follow-up services are provided for at least 15 months after exit.
Helping our youth reach for the stars
Provided services include academic remediation, career exploration and planning activities, college and career readiness training, paid work experience, volunteer and job shadowing opportunities.
ODOSY works closely with each youth to help them determine their educational and career goals, and then provides incentives and support services designed to aid youth to achieve their goals. Examples include paying High School Equivalency test fees, helping youth and their families obtain ID documents for enrollment and employment, paying motor vehicle license fees, providing bus tickets, paying post-secondary education application fees and providing cash incentives for goals achieved. If you know an out-of-school youth who wants to connect with education and work opportunities, ODOSY may be able to assist them.
What we do
Who is eligible
Some of the ODOSY services include:
Any Cape May County resident who is 1624 years of age, and meets one or more of the following conditions is eligible to participate in ODOSY.
Comprehensive academic, and vocational assessment Case management and career counseling that provides emotional support and motivates youth to continue working toward their goals Group and one-on-one tutoring Progress testing Support services including HSE test fees, bus tickets for transportation related to program participation, help obtaining interview clothing, job-related uniforms and tools. Paid work experience Job development and job placement services Help applying for occupational skills training, apprenticeship, college (including financial aid), or the military. Social and personal needs assessment and referral to human service agencies, as needed Follow-Up services to ensure continued success in achieved goals
A school dropout A person within age of compulsory attendance but has not attended for at least the most recent complete school year calendar quarter Holds a high school diploma or GED and is low income and basic skills deficient or an English language learner Subject to the juvenile or adult justice system Homeless, a runaway, in foster care or aged out of the foster care system Eligible for assistance under Section 477 of the Social Security Act, or in outof-home placement Pregnant or parenting An individual with a disability A low income person who requires additional assistance to enter/complete an educational program or secure and hold employment CONTACT ODOSY STAFF FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A REFERRAL
Providing youth with the tools to pave their road to success.
Program History
Assisting out-of-school youth to reach their educational and employment goals
Since 2001, ODOSY has assisted hundreds of Cape May County youth improve their basic skills level, obtain their High School Equivalency, improve their career planning and work readiness skills, pursue occupational skills training, enter postsecondary education and/or become gainfully employed. ODOSY accepts referrals from schools, the court system, and other agencies serving youth. Historically, many youth are self-referred or referred by their parent or guardian at the recommendation of friends or family members who have already been successful in the program. ODOSY is funded by the Assisting youth New Jersey to find the keys Department of to unlock their future Labor and Workforce Development through a grant from the Cumberland Salem Cape May Workforce Investment Board.
ODOSY Opening Doors for Out of School Youth
A DIVISION OF JERSEY CAPE DIAGNOSTIC, TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITY CENTER, INC.
Employment Services Network, Inc. 1121 Route 47 South Units 7 & 8 Rio Grande, New Jersey 08242
Phone: 609-889-6803, Extension 213 Fax: 609-889-6807 Text: 609-675-0645 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.odosy.com Facebook: facebook.com/odosy
Phone: 609-889-6803, Extension 213
ODOSY OPENING DOORS FOR OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH
ODOSY assists youth to achieve their goals in 3 major areas; obtaining employment, obtaining a secondary school diploma or its equivalent, enrolling in post-secondary education, occupational skills training, the military or qualified apprenticeship. Services are offered in 3 month cycles beginning in July, October, January and April, however youth may remain active with the program beyond their initial 3 month cycle as needed to achieve their goals. Youth are assisted in transitioning to their chosen goals; vocational training, post-secondary education and/or employment, prior to exit. Follow-up services are provided for at least 15 months after exit.
Helping our youth reach for the stars
Provided services include academic remediation, career exploration and planning activities, college and career readiness training, paid work experience, volunteer and job shadowing opportunities.
ODOSY works closely with each youth to help them determine their educational and career goals, and then provides incentives and support services designed to aid youth to achieve their goals. Examples include paying High School Equivalency test fees, helping youth and their families obtain ID documents for enrollment and employment, paying motor vehicle license fees, providing bus tickets, paying post-secondary education application fees and providing cash incentives for goals achieved. If you know an out-of-school youth who wants to connect with education and work opportunities, ODOSY may be able to assist them.
What we do
Who is eligible
Some of the ODOSY services include:
Any Cape May County resident who is 1624 years of age, and meets one or more of the following conditions is eligible to participate in ODOSY.
Comprehensive academic, and vocational assessment Case management and career counseling that provides emotional support and motivates youth to continue working toward their goals Group and one-on-one tutoring Progress testing Support services including HSE test fees, bus tickets for transportation related to program participation, help obtaining interview clothing, job-related uniforms and tools. Paid work experience Job development and job placement services Help applying for occupational skills training, apprenticeship, college (including financial aid), or the military. Social and personal needs assessment and referral to human service agencies, as needed Follow-Up services to ensure continued success in achieved goals
A school dropout A person within age of compulsory attendance but has not attended for at least the most recent complete school year calendar quarter Holds a high school diploma or GED and is low income and basic skills deficient or an English language learner Subject to the juvenile or adult justice system Homeless, a runaway, in foster care or aged out of the foster care system Eligible for assistance under Section 477 of the Social Security Act, or in outof-home placement Pregnant or parenting An individual with a disability A low income person who requires additional assistance to enter/complete an educational program or secure and hold employment CONTACT ODOSY STAFF FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A REFERRAL
Providing youth with the tools to pave their road to success.
