WORKFORCE & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
THREE YEAR PRIORITIES | 2021-2023 RECOMMENDATIONS |
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1. Continue to invest in East Grand School and its students. | • Coordinate priorities with the Portrait of a Graduate Project.
• Continue to invest in the Natural Resources Pathway and project learning strategies.
• Identify program funding needs for the next three years.
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2. Create incentives and opportunities for young adults to be a part of the economic and community development planning and activities across the region. | • Coordinate priorities with the Portrait of a Graduate Project.
• Invite student and young adult participation on all economic development planning task forces. Identify specific projects related to Goal A for student participation.
• Continue to build on volunteer activities through CORE and the EGS Outdoor Education curriculum.
• Grow internship opportunities for students in the region.
• Identify program funding needs for the next three years.
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3. Partner with local non-profit service organizations to develop workforce development services for marginalized individuals. | • Coordinate priorities with East Grand Health Center and other social agencies supporting marginalized residents.
• Build on existing services, invite collaboration with Community Caring Collaborative and other agencies to develop long-term strategies to mitigate poverty, trauma and addiction in the region.
• Seek funding for a pilot project with East Grand Health Center, East Grand School, Maine Family Resource and local businesses to increase employee retention and support long-term employment.
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