Summer Careers Academy "Building Our Future" Employer Information Session
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"Let us help you access a new talent pool and collectively develop our future workforce!"
What: Invitation to participate in the Summer Careers Academy "Building Our Future" Employer Information Session (2nd of 2)
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 12pm-1pm
Why: To inform employers about the opportunity participate in the second-annual Summer Careers Academy "Building Our Future" cohort, which is a Registered Youth Apprenticeship program in the skilled trades that takes place over eight-weeks in the summer (June-August).
Where: Via zoom (All registrants will receive the zoom link prior to the convening)
Who: All small, mid-size, and large employers from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors with jobs in the skilled trades are encouraged to attend this information session, especially those employers with occupations in the construction trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and HVAC-R repair).
Flow: The input session will feature an opening presentation to explain the program and the employer benefits and responsibilities, and then offer time for discussion and next steps.
Resources: Review the presentation and watch the video from the first Employer Information Session on 01/25/2023, and access the Call for Applications to apply now!
Background Information
About the Summer Careers Academy: The Summer Careers Academy is an innovative, eight-week career training model that connects residents, especially young adults (ages 16-24) who are underrepresented and underserved, with new skills and paid work experiences in compelling career pathways. The Summer Careers Academy is governed by a Steering Committee that operates according to the principles of Collective Impact.
About Building Our Future: Building Our Future is the inaugural program of the Summer Careers Academy and is focused on the skilled trades. The program uses the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core construction curriculum, which prepares students for careers in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and HVAC-R repair. Building Our Future is powered by the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties Foundation.
Results: The results of the inaugural cohort demonstrate the effectiveness of the Summer Careers Academy model and Building Our Future program. In 2022, 100% of Pre-Apprentices successfully completed the eight-week skilled trades career training program and 80% earned the NC Registered Youth Apprenticeship Certificate. Moreover, five employers made job offers to their Pre-Apprentice and four of those offers were accepted. Of the employers who completed the post-survey (8 of 11), 88% (7) indicated that they are extremely likely (10 out of 10) to renew participation in the Summer Careers Academy the next year. Review the full Year in Review.
Contact: For questions, contact Katie Loovis, Summer Careers Academy Steering Committee Member, at kloovis@carolinachamber.org or 919-696-0781 (m).
