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Incentives for Youth Achievement& Goal Attainment: Hope Builders offers training stipends of <br /> $100 per week($20 per day) to program participants. During the first 6-24 weeks of training, <br /> Employment Readiness Specialists/Coordinators meet bi-weekly with trainees to monitor their <br /> progress and set goals with actionable steps. The stipends are designed to maintain <br /> engagement during the training period and encourage participants to take proactive steps <br /> toward their career and educational goals. Stipend amounts are at the discretion of the <br /> Training Supervisor and may be reduced based on attendance and cooperation. At program <br /> completion, Employment Readiness Specialists/Coordinators (alongside the entire training <br /> team) conduct end-of-training assessments to ensure that participants are ready to enter the <br /> workforce or a post-secondary program. <br /> Follow-Up Services <br /> Services Provided During the 12-Month Follow-Up Period: After exit, Hope Builders will provide <br /> employment placement support, case management support, and quarterly check-ins after. <br /> Case Management,Job Retention, & Mentoring to Support Goal Attainment:Throughout the <br /> 12-month follow-up period, a Grant Administrator will conduct quarterly check-ins to track <br /> employment status, provide additional resources, and ensure youth remain on a path toward <br /> long-term career success. Hope Builders will also provide 12 months of support to program <br /> graduates through its HBCC staffing agency to help them secure employment and ensure a <br /> smooth transition into the workforce.To promote job retention and career success, graduates <br /> may receive case management support up to twice a week for six weeks after program <br /> completion. This will include addressing workplace challenges, connecting participants to <br /> resources, and providing guidance to help them stay employed and achieve their career goals. <br /> Ensuring Youth Meet Performance Indicators During Follow-Up: During the follow-up period, <br /> Hope Builders will ensure that youth meet the Performance Indicators through regular case <br /> management, support, and goal tracking. A Grant Administrator will conduct follow-up with <br /> program graduates in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters after exit to monitor progress. <br /> Additionally, case management services are provided up to 6 weeks after exit, offering <br /> guidance on job retention, career advancement, and overcoming barriers. These efforts ensure <br /> that youth stay on track to meet their performance goals. <br /> Incentives & Supportive Services to Enhance Youth Retention: Program graduates do not <br /> receive additional incentives after graduation, as they are expected to earn income from their <br /> employment. Supportive services, including case management and follow-up assessments, are <br /> available as previously described to assist with job retention and career advancement. <br /> Frequency of Youth Engagement & Services During Follow-Up: As noted, HBCC will provide up <br /> to 12 months of employment placement support. During the follow-up period, program <br /> graduates may receive case management support up to twice a week for the first six weeks <br /> after program completion. Additionally, a Grant Administrator will conduct quarterly check-ins <br />