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Each
participant in the program will be assessed for computer
skills and job aptitude. The training will encompass
business communications, professional demeanor, conflict
resolution, goal setting and basic financial management.
Utilizing a
rolling schedule LCEP plans to give participants more case
management and job coaching than had been possible in past
years. Additionally, partnerships with the public and
private sector will include topics of civic responsibility
such as voter registration, volunteerism and the Toledo
Lucas County Public Library for access to materials and
employment searches.
EOPA
currently provides community services such as GED training,
Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Senior Emergency
Repair, Financial Literacy, and adult Employment Readiness
Training. LCEP is a natural extension of these programs
and case managers will work with the families of
participants to provide needed wrap-around services.
EOPA
encourages potential employers to provide opportunities for
these young people for what is often their first work
experience. Good work habits are formed early and
supervisors at the worksites are absolutely the key to
putting young people on the right path.
Throughout
the program, evaluations will be undertaken of the
participant’s employment growth. Measuring their
punctuality, work ethic, task completion and other basic
work skills, LCEP will utilize these evaluations to
encourage participants to improve their opportunities for
future employment.
To be
eligible to participate in the program participants must be
between the ages of 16-24, have a minor child in the family
household and be under 200 percent of the Lucas County
Poverty Ratio. For example the income of a family of four
must be under $3,975 monthly. Eligible applicants will be
selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration
ends May 1, 2014 and openings are limited and will be
considered by the date they are received. Applications
should be completed and returned as soon as possible. To
register please complete the Online application at:
http://www.eopa.org/LCEP/home.html.
Forms can be downloaded and sent to
LCEP@eopa.org
or by FAX 419-255-2149.
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