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MAIP Update Webinar Recap
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Equity, economic mobility, and apprenticeship have been recurring topics of discussion for our MAIP webinar series this year. Today’s MAIP webinar provided an exciting convergence of these topics with its overview of CareerReady ATL. Earlier in 2020, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and United Way of Greater Atlanta/Atlanta CareerRise began working on the CareerReady ATL project, strategic planning for Youth Apprenticeship (YA) system.
Building off a robust continuum of youth work-based learning and adult workforce development opportunities, CareerReady ATL seeks, among other goals, to:
- Develop a strategy to scale Youth Apprenticeship in the Greater Atlanta region as a model for Georgia with an intentional focus on awareness, enrollment, and completion for students of color
- Build a coalition of cross-sector leaders to support the work of scaling and sustaining Youth Apprenticeship
- Increase access to equitable education and economic opportunities that support family wage employment for low-income students and students of color, and support inclusive economic growth and better economic mobility for the Greater Atlanta region
Presenters, including Michele Jacobs of United Way of Greater Atlanta, provided an overview of the work to date, solicited feedback from webinar participants, and encouraged regional stakeholders to identify their role in this developing strategy. For more information about CareerReady ATL, email Michele and for more information about youth apprenticeships, check out the "Resources and Toolkit" section below.
In addition to the presentation, the webinar featured information about the next steps with MAIP and the Roadmap Teams (MAIP Happenings below) and introductions of new MAIP Partners. Audience questions will continue to be addressed in the MAIP LinkedIn Group through a shared discussion. If you're not already in the group, email MAIP for an invitation and or visit the MAIP LinkedIn Group and request an invitation to participate in the discussion.
Listen to the recording of the webinar here and find the presentation here. MAIP webinars occur on a monthly schedule. Registration information can be found in the Events and Resources section below.
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We are excited to continue our work of hosting MAIP Career and Resource Fairs! After the success of our pilot with Aerotropolis, we are excited to plan to two hiring events in Q1 2021 in the Southwest and Northeast regions. If you are interested in planning an event in your region, join one of our working groups by clicking HERE!
Related to our Career Awareness and Promotion Roadmap Team, Career Compass Academy 2.0 is planned to launch on October 19th in partnership with WorkSource Metro Atlanta. We are exciting to continue offering this career exploration and work readiness program to WIOA youth this Fall! In addition, we will gather additional data to map CTAE and Work Based Learning pathways in partnership with our local school districts. We will be using this information to help us take action to increase alignment between those pathways and our MAIP Top Jobs and Work Ready Skills.
In other happenings, Atlanta CareerRise is hiring! MAIP builds and manages industry partnerships in high-demand sectors and works across the workforce community to meet the needs of employers for skilled employees and the needs of those seeking employment. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, professional, creative problem-solver for the role of Partnerships Manager. APPLY HERE!
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New and Featured Partners
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The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation promotes innovative solutions to transform the lives of youth and their families, seeking results that move communities beyond what seems possible today. The Foundation invests in education, parks and greenspace, youth development, community redevelopment, and the arts, and leads giving programs for each of the Blank Family of Businesses, including the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PGA TOUR Superstore, Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, West Creek Ranch and Paradise Valley Ranch.
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Kinetic West is a social impact consulting firm that works with non-profits, businesses, government, community partners, and funders to solve their toughest challenges because we believe that working as one is the only way to create just, equitable, and prosperous communities.
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The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) is an initiative of New America's Center on Education and Skills as well as the PreK-12 Education program. Expanding youth apprenticeship is a strategy for building a more inclusive economy by connecting the learning needs of students with the talent needs of industry. PAYA is a multi-year, collaborative initiative that will support the success of efforts in states and cities to expand access to high-quality apprenticeship opportunities for high school age youth.
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With approximately 150,000 South Asians in the metropolitan Atlanta area, Raksha’s mission is to promote a stronger and healthier community through free and confidential support services, education, and advocacy. Raksha strives to be a source of support for all South Asians who may need support. Raksha provides services to all those who face similar barriers to justice, regardless of ability, country of origin, race, religion, caste, socioeconomic status, gender identity, age, immigration status, or sexual orientation.
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Small Business Majority is a national small business organization that empowers America's diverse entrepreneurs to build a thriving and inclusive economy. They engage a network of more than 70,000 small businesses and 1,000 business and community organizations to advocate for public policy solutions and deliver resources to entrepreneurs that promote equitable small business growth.
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United Way of Greater Atlanta invests in more than 200 programs in 13 counties through the United Way Child Well-Being Impact Fund. But, that’s not all. United Way of Greater Atlanta brings together people and resources to tackle complex community issues and drive sustainable positive change to help our community thrive.
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