MFS Professional Workforce Services at JOB1 seeks to connect youth, ages 16-24, with employment and career development services. In partnership with the City of New Orleans Office of Workforce Development, qualified youth are able to enroll in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and receive: 
 

1. Financial Literacy

2. Entrepreneurial skills training

3. Services that provide labor market and employment information in the local area;

4. Activities that help youth transition to postsecondary education and training

5. Education offered concurrently with and in the same context as workforce preparation activities and training for a specific occupation or occupational cluster.

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Models for Success at JOB1 seeks to assist youth, ages 16-24 that are not currently enrolled in school, with obtaining their GED/Hi-SET Diploma. In partnership with the City of New Orleans Office of Workforce Development, youth are able to attend classes and receive tutoring. In addition, youth who qualify for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) may receive occupational training and other career development services. 

In today's competitive and demanding workforce, individuals must develop critical soft skills to keep pace and strengthen their economic earning potential. It is a fact so important that research and workforce professionals have highlighted this growing concern, as many youth and young adults remain unprepared. Before these skills can be properly addressed, an accurate assessment is required.

Through research and development, MFS offers the 10Si™ Assessment as the perfect tool for Youth Service Professionals. The instrument has many key features and advantages:
 

• Scores and analysis in nine workforce-related domains (such as Time Management, Communication Skills) 

• Questions formatted and normed for youth populations

• Accommodates users with reading comprehension challenges

• Well-designed report which includes suggested and recommend interventions

Using the 10Si™ Assessment will provide your organization with standardization and detailed information needed to help students successfully enter the workforce and excel.

- Understanding the Purpose and Usefulness of Education
- Homework Assistance (Focus on Math, Science and Writing Skills)
- Academic Encouragement & Motivation

-Social Skills Development

-Reading Comprehension

This program is designed to support students with the transition from high school to post-secondary educational options, including trade skills, technical college, and/ or 4-year institution.

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-Assistance with completing career assessments.

-Assistance in identifying potential career paths and corresponding education and training requirements.

-College application assistance

-Assistance completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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