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8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION OPENS DAY ONE The Liaison Capitol Hill 415 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016 Registration will be available at the Liaison until 12:00 pm. 8:30 8:45 A.

1 8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION OPENS DAY ONE The Liaison Capitol Hill 415 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016 Registration will be available at the Liaison until 12:00 pm. 8:30 8:45 A.M. WELCOME/OPENING WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS, AND ICE-BREAKER THE LIAISON: THE HILL ROOM Jennifer Kemp, Division of Youth Services, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor (ETA/USDOL) Maisha Meminger, Division of Youth Services, ETA/USDOL 8:45 10:15 A.M. UPDATES SINCE WE LAST MET EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT UPDATES THE LIAISON: THE HILL ROOM Kelly Fitzpatrick, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, U.S. Department of Education PERFORMANCE AND REPORTING UPDATES Evan Rosenberg, Division of Youth Services, ETA/USDOL EVALUATION UPDATES Molly Irwin, Senior Evaluation Specialist, Chief Evaluation Office, USDOL Jeanne Belotti, Labor Area Leader and Associate Director, Mathematica Policy Research Nan Maxwell, Senior Researcher, Mathematica Policy Research 10:15 10:30 A.M. NETWORKING BREAK 10:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. SUSTAINABILITY WORKING SESSION SUSTAINABILITY OVERVIEW AND WORKING SESSION Sue Hyatt, Big Purpose Big Impact Justine Murray, Justine Murray Associates THE LIAISON: THE HILL ROOM 12:00 1:00 P.M. LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN) & TRANSITION TO FRANCES PERKINS BUILDING Day 1 Afternoon sessions will take place at Frances Perkins Building (U.S. Department of Labor). Use the Visitor's/Fountain Entrance at 3rd and C Streets NW, one block north of Constitution Avenue, NW. Participants must display their government ID or photo ID (i.e., driver s license) to gain entrance.

2 Frances Perkins Building, U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave, NW Entrance: 3rd and C Streets NW 1:00 2:00 P.M. GRANTEE PANELS WIN-WIN: CREATING AND SUSTAINING MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL YCC PARTNERSHIPS Bob Brundrett, Galveston Career Connect Jim Lynch, Apple Valley E3 STEM Techniques to initiate partnerships, which are mutually beneficial to YCC students and local businesses, as well as activities to help participants prepare to grow these kinds of partnerships in their communities, will be shared. Establishing a partnership is just the first step in the process. Maintaining and sustaining partnerships is critical to their long-term success. Participants will build the capacity and skills to maintain long-lasting partnerships. HOW DO WE MANAGE LARGER CASELOADS? C5521, ROOM 4 Amy Clemen, Iowa Career Learning Link Josh Shimak, Iowa Career Learning Link Jennie Sloan, Kentucky Educational Development Corporation Clabe Slone, Kentucky Educational Development Corporation Gearing up for year three means providing more services for more YCC Students. How to provide equitable and quality services to all students, maintain a Small Learning Community (SLC), and provide quality of time and focus to all students in need of support and guidance will be discussed. 1:00 2:00 P.M. & SUSTAINABILITY APPOINTMENTS C5515, CONFERENCE ROOM C 2:15 3:00 P.M. (15 minute slots, by appointment only) Meet with Sue Hyatt and Justine Murray to ask questions and discuss your sustainability plan. Stop by the registration desk to schedule an appointment to get more information. 2:00 2:15 P.M. BREAK 2:15 3:30 P.M. GRANTEE PANELS OVERCOMING CHALLENGES TO IMPLEMENTING YCC IN RURAL AREAS Gena Gesing, IA-PIPE Katherine Reid, Youth Empowerment for Success Jennie Sloan, Kentucky Educational Development Corporation Opportunities for students to achieve success despite the unique challenges of a rural setting will be discussed. Three different YCC program approaches to: strengthening and creating partnerships with postsecondary and business entities; creating mentoring opportunities, internships, and other work experiences; leveraging resources to support students; involving parents, teachers, and students; and developing successful marketing and communication platforms will be shared. 2

3 ENSURING A POSITIVE WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE C5521, ROOM 4 Janice L. Bailey, ITEP/YCC Ivy Tech Community College - Kokomo Bob Brundrett, Galveston Career Connect Ericka Porter, Denver Public Schools Practical applications of various aspects of work-based learning that have been developed and are in various stages of implementation in three YCC grant programs will be shared. Topics include: documents to help ensure a positive employer experience; tips for creating a successful experience for students; and strategies for assessing the work-based learning experience to ensure it was successful document its success. 3:30 3:45 P.M. BREAK 3:45 5:00 P.M. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COACH/GRANTEE MEETINGS KENTUCKY, MARYLAND, NORTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE Diana Bailey, Technical Assistance (TA) Coach MASSACHUSETTS, NEW YORK, OHIO Lesia Banks, TA Coach GEORGIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS Libby Livings-Eassa, TA Coach N4437 C N4437 D COLORADO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA C5521, ROOM 4 Debbie Mills, TA Coach IOWA, MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA Lyle Neumann, TA Coach ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, PUERTO RICO Bob Tyra, TA Coach C5515 CONFERENCE ROOM C C5515 CONFERENCE ROOM B 3

4 DAY TWO Frances Perkins Building, U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave, NW Entrance: 3rd and C Streets NW 8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION OPENS THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2016 Please arrive no later than 8:15 a.m. to go through security and gain entrance to the building. Registration will be open until 4:15 p.m. 8:30 9:45 A.M. USDOL AND FEDERAL PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS AND GROUP ACTIVITY Jennifer Kemp, Division of Youth Services, ETA/USDOL CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ AUDITORIUM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WIOA HIGHLIGHTS Eric Seleznow, Deputy Assistant Secretary, USDOL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Robin Utz, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education GET MY FUTURE DEMO Pam Frugoli, Workforce Analyst, O*NET Team Lead, ETA/USDOL 9:45 10:00 A.M. NETWORKING BREAK 10:00 11:00 A.M. STUDENT PANEL CAREER CONNECTED YOUTH: FACES OF SUCCESS Jen Troke, Division of Youth Services, ETA/USDOL (Moderator) John Barton, St. Paul Public Schools Ray Ewing, Putnam County High School Destiny Kieu, Putnam County High School Greg Murphy, St. Paul Public Schools Res Sapp, Putnam County High School This session is also being broadcast as a webinar. CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ AUDITORIUM 11:00 11:15 A.M. NETWORKING BREAK 11:15 A.M. 12:15 P.M. BREAKOUT SESSIONS BRIDGING THE GAP TO BUILD WORK-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES Brittany Cannon, Pathways Bradley Gena Gesing, IA-PIPE 4

5 Arlette Robinson, Pathways Bradley Successes and challenges of developing business, industry, and community collaborations will be discussed. Topics include how partnerships create classroom relevance and the role of business and industry in developing career-ready citizens. The Bradley County program will highlight how successful communication is the key to developing a comprehensive community plan. Northeast Iowa Community College will share how the YCC grant and the Iowa Intermediary Network work hand-in-hand to provide career learning experiences for students. GRANTS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT C5521, ROOM 4 Steve Daniels, Division of Policy, Review and Resolution, USDOL This session is also being broadcast as a webinar. Updates to seasoned YCC grantees on financial grants management will be provided. The Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) as well as DOL s exceptions at 2 CFR Part 2900 will be discussed. Additional discussion topics include: changes to the ETA 9130 Financial Report which will be rolled out shortly; internal controls and how to establish an effective control environment; basic standards for personnel compensation; general principles of proper cash management; sound practices when purchasing and contracting; a basic understanding of indirect cost rates and cost allocation; how to value and record match; single audits; and grant closeout. 1:15 2:30 P.M. DATA ANALYSIS AND PTS APPOINTMENTS C5515, CONFERENCE ROOM C (15 minute slots, by appointment only) Meet with Evan Rosenberg to discuss specific questions related to the YCC Participant Tracking System (PTS) or YCC performance and reporting not answered during the performance and reporting plenary. Stop by the registration desk to schedule an appointment to get more information. 12:15 1:15 P.M. LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN) CAFETERIA IS LOCATED ON THE 6TH FLOOR Participants are encouraged to have lunch in the cafeteria and use this time to meet with USDOL staff and network with other grantees. Tables will be reserved in the cafeteria. Look for the YCC sign. Participants are responsible for their own food and beverage. 1:15 2:30 P.M. GRANTEE PANELS PITCH PERFECT: STUDENT PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT, APPRENTICESHIP, AND COLLEGE Lysandra Barnett, Manufacturing College & Career Connect Deborah Davis, Anson YCC STEM Academy Steve Dutton, Anson YCC STEM Academy Joe Saboe, Denver Public Schools Esther Soliman, Los Angeles Unified School District Erica Swinney, Manufacturing College & Career Connect LA, Chicago, Denver and Anson County, NC are all singing in perfect harmony about career pathways! Stories about their work moving students onto and along career pathways using a variety of strategies, including the use of pitch panels as a continuous improvement strategy, will be shared. The secrets of a Swiss-style apprenticeship option that has been adopted to meet the unique needs of YCC programs and provide more opportunities for youth in their community will be revealed! Finally, learn how students have successfully 5

6 earned industry-recognized NIMS credentials and college credits as they move into their dream manufacturing careers. You will walk out humming a few new and exciting tunes! MENTORING IS A MUST C5521, ROOM 4 Laurel Adler, East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program Stacy Arrieta, East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program Jeanne Burroughs, MSD of Pike Township Leslye Long, Manufacturing Careers & College Connect Ericka Porter, Denver Public Schools The obstacles and successes inherent in a mentoring program will be highlighted. Four grantees will present how they are working to meet the required grant goal of infusing mentoring into the YCC program of work. Strategies for recruitment of both students and mentors will be discussed as well as designing your mentoring program to meet the needs of your local program. 2:30 2:45 P.M. BREAK 2:45 3:45 P.M. BREAKOUT SESSIONS IT IS THE JOURNEY THAT MATTERS: APPROACHES TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN YCC Adalexis Ríos, Puerto Rico Youth Health Careers Program Nelida Rivera, Puerto Rico Academy of Medical Directors Kathy Sharpe, MSD of Pike Township Grantees from Indiana and Puerto Rico will share a variety of approaches to professional development used with faculty and staff members. Strategies include small learning communities, study-design groups, differentiated after-school training, on-line courses, and project-based learning. An integration guide, learning units, and lessons learned on the journey to effective professional development will be shared. USING DATA TO MANAGE YOUR PROGRAM C5521, ROOM 4 Julie Anderson, Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission Alicia Leonard, Mathematica Policy Research Evan Rosenberg, Division of Youth Services, ETA/USDOL This session is also being broadcast as a webinar. USDOL, Mathematica, and a YCC grantee discuss how to use PTS data to manage your program. Strategies for using the Quarterly Performance Reports and the Participant Tracking System to identify data issues and areas for improvement, as well as steps to create user-defined fields to tailor the PTS to your program model, will be shared. 3:45 3:50 P.M. TRAVEL TO CLOSING PLENARY 3:50 4:15 P.M. CLOSING SESSION/WRAP-UP CELEBRATION OF SUCCESS The YCC Team CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ AUDITORIUM 6

7 Following a wrap-up of the events from the past two days, grantees will be invited to join in the celebration of another successful conference by sharing key takeaways, conference highlights (knowledge gained, connections made, strategies to implement), and ask any remaining questions. 7

Interstate Pay Differential

Interstate Pay Differential APPENDIX IV Adjustments for differences in interstate pay in various locations are computed using the state average weekly pay. This appendix provides a table for the second