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Reports and Publications ::
2003 Report
Status of 2001 Recommendations - Youth Employment and Volunteering
The Partnership recommended that the County enhance efforts to promote volunteer opportunities for youth and that the Arlington Employment Center enhance youth employment opportunities.
Status: A full-time position has been funded in the DHS Employment Office to include coordination of the Teen Summer Expo, as well as year-round employment services for young adults ages 14-21 through the "Job Spot." The Job Spot offers technology and books geared toward job readiness, career assessment and quarterly workshops. Additionally, the youth employment specialist does outreach in Arlington schools, community centers and the business community. Since July 2003, the Job Spot has had 136 new participants, 36 of whom received intensive services, and 32 of whom have been successfully placed in paid employment.
The Partnership continues to monitor these activities with the goal of strengthening outreach and effectiveness of these services to meet the needs of youth.
In 2003, the County Volunteer Office undertook numerous activities to promote youth volunteerism. They prepared an annual Summer Volunteer Opportunities Directory, and have distributed it to a wide range of youth. Through outreach to Hispanic youth, about 20 youths participated in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. Their photo exhibit depicting life in Arlington as seen by Hispanic youths was displayed in Courthouse Plaza under the title "My Arlington." The Volunteer Office is also working with parents and administrative leadership at Gunston Middle School to explore increased service learning volunteer opportunities for students. And, they are exploring an initiative involving young adults as community role models.
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