ACYR

Programs: Wia youth programs annually provide workforce development activities and services to over 500 youth who are economically disadvantaged and demonstate one or more specific barriers to employment and/or higher educatione. G. ,involvement in the juvenile justice system, pregnant or parenting,homelessness, educationally disadvantaged, etc. . Youth typically participate for at least one year, with a coordinated set of follow-up activities for at least 12 months following program completion. Training is focused on work readiness and occupational skills and there is a strong emphasis on education h. S. Completion, ged preparation, and postsecondary education/advanced training. Primary outcomes include attainment of specific skill sets and credentials, job placement, and entry into/completion of postsecondary training, with a major emphasis on long-term employment. There are strong partnerships to expand available opportunities

education-education programs include1 a fully accredited charter high school serving 165 students in grades 9-12 who are over-age and under-credited, have low levels of academic achievement and have a history of non-attendance 2 adult education services that provide basic skills developement, pre-ged development, ged preparation, and distance learningand an 3 integrated basic educaton and skills training program that integrates ged preparation, occupational skills training, and internship opportunities, resulting in a secondary dipolma, college credit, and licensing. Three hundred forty- five students are served annually.

youthbuild-yothbuild phoenix is a partnership with the city of phoenix and acyr to provide education, construction trades training, and leadership development activities for 72 young adults, 17-24. Acyr provides fileld coordination and ged preparation/basic skills, and subcontracts with other organizations to provide construction training and case management services. Strong partnerships with the community college system and other community -based organizations enchance service quality and efficiency through resource leveraging.