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MISSION
The primary goal of the LAUL Milken Family Literacy and Youth Training Center is to develop the potential of each individual youth and to enhance the skills of children, youth, and adults functioning below their optimum level of achievement in order to successfully transition into higher education, careers and becomes self- sufficient.
Target Population
The Milken Family Literacy and Youth Training Center provides a comprehensive system of services (including employment preparation services, GED preparation, tutoring, homework assistance) to 2,600 youth participants ages 14-21 and their families. The adult participants are frequently referred by local adult schools in the surrounding area. A major portion of these participants reside within the City of Los Angeles.
Literacy
Program
The Urban League Family & Youth Center provides literacy in math,
reading, writing, listening, problem solving and transference of skills
to youth and their families.
The Center provides quality program activities to assist youth and
their families in developing the skills to compete for and obtain
or retain meaningful employment as well as higher educational attainment.
The curriculum
includes activities which encompass workplace literacy,
and one-on-one tutoring for those in need of such services. Classes
are conducted on an open entry/open exit basis.
| PROGRAM
SCHEDULE |
| Elementary
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Tuesday
& Thursday |
3:30
p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Middle
School |
Monday
& Wednesday |
3:30
p.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Senior
High |
Tuesday
& Thursday |
4:00
p.m.-6:00 p.m. |
Who Qualifies?
- Elementary School children (3rd through 6th grade)
- Middle School
- Senior High School youth
- High School drop-outs
All enrollees must read and compute at the
third grade level; those reading below will be offered assessment,
counseling, and referral.
Workforce Development Programs
Funded by the City of Los Angeles Workforce Investment Board
WIA Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship / eligibility to work
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Proof of income
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Proof of birth / age
-
Selective Service Registration (Males 18 and older)
Training Options
- Classroom Training
- Computer Literacy
- Contextual Basic Skills
- Entrepreneurial Skills Training
Worksite Training Programs
- Job Placement
- Work Readiness Skills
- Work Experience
- Limited Internship
Services
- Assessment
- Tutoring & Study Skills
- GED Preparation
- Computer Lab
- College / Career Counseling
- Adult Mentoring
- Comprehensive Guidance & Counseling
- Leadership Youth Counsel
- ESL Services
- Financial Skills Workshop
- Labor Market Information
- Occupational Skills Training
- Supportive Services
- 2 Month Follow-up
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Nestle Scholarship
Deadline - March 11, 2009
Scholarship Fund
The Center also offers scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend college. Sponsors for the awards have included: Nestle, Pepsi, Ron Burkle, Anheuser Busch, and the National Urban League.
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OneSource
Partners |
Asian
American Drug Abuse Program, Inc.
Community Development Department
Los Angeles Conservation Corp
WorkSource Investment Board |
LOS
ANGELES URBAN LEAGUE
MILKEN FAMILY LITERACY & YOUTH TRAINING CENTER
5414 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
323.292.8111 office
323.292.7851 fax
info@laul.org |
