1. Urban League Greater Chattanooga
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PRESENTATION BY RONNI PRUITT
Urban Youth Empowerment Program RISE (UYEP RISE)

2. Agenda
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1. Introduction & Services provided by Urban League
2. UYEP RISE Program Overview
3. Program Services
4. Referral Process
5. Questions/Answer

3. WORKFORCE
ENTREPRENEUR TRAINING
N AT I O N A L A C H I E V E R S
C O M P U T E R L A B S & V I TA
CURRENT
URBAN LEAGUE
SERVICES
730 M.L.K Blvd
Chattanooga, TN 37403

4. UYEP RISE
Program Overview
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5. UYEP RISE PROGRAM
The National Urban League selected seven (7) Affiliates to implement a comprehensive
workforce development program that will serve 700 youth and young adults between the
ages of 14-24. Each selected affiliate will serve a total of 100 participants. The Urban
League of Chattanooga was chosen as a grantee of this program.
The program will comprise of the following:
 Ongoing Case Management and Wraparound Support Services
 Expungement and Diversion Program Opportunities for Juvenile Offenders
 Workforce Readiness and Development Training
 Educational Interventions and Training
 Assistance with Credentialing Attainment
 Design and Implementation of Service-Learning Projects
 Implementation of a Strong Mentoring Component
• Strong Follow-Up Services
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6. UYEP RISE PROGRAM
Who are we serving?
At least 14 -24 years old on the date of enrollment
Is currently involved or has been involved with JJS (includes direct
supervision, out-of-home placement, probation, or parole)
Has never been convicted as an Adult under Federal, state, or
local/municipal law
Currently residents in or resided in before confinement the targeted
community
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7. UYEP RISE
Program Services
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Workforce Activities
The UYEP RISE program model is designed to execute at minimum a
4 week workforce readiness course to cultivate the following changes
among participants:
1. Attitudes and behaviors that align with job readiness and
employability;
2. Understand the importance of degree attainment and/or skills-
based training;
3. Build awareness of career pathway options;
4. Gain opportunities to develop pathway-specific skills. (i.e.
summer employment, apprenticeships, and subsidize/unsubsidized
employment
The Urban League of Chattanooga will demonstrate use of best
practices in moving low-skilled youth into meaningful job placements;
comprehensive awareness of the local job market; and established
relationships with local employers and business councils, organized
labor, and community colleges.

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Case Management
1. Intake, Assessment, and Enrollment
2. Individual Career and Education Plan (ICEP)
3. Follow- Up Services
4. Referral-Based Wraparound Supportive
Services
 Drug and Alcohol Counseling
 Health/mental health Services
 Housing Assistance
 Transportation
 Childcare Services
 Drop-out Prevention Services
 Legal Assistance

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Occupational Training
The UYEP RISE program model is designed to assist youth with obtaining an
industry-recognized credential within in-demand workforce industries.
The Urban League initial industry specific training programs that can lead to an
industry-recognized credential.
Training programs should reflect the following elements:
1. Local labor market trends and availability of jobs
2. An understanding of which certifications/ trainings are desired by employers
with input from both industry associations and employers
3. Interests and skills of the participant

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Educational Interventions
The UYEP Rise participants are expected to have an
opportunity to participate in one of three educational
tracks:
1. Participants ages 14-17 stay in/return to high school
and obtain a high school diploma
2. Participants ages 18-24 obtain a GED or high school
diploma, and
3. Participants ages 18-24 who already have their high
school diploma/GED obtain an industry-recognized
credential (s)

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Mentoring
Urban League of Chattanooga will recruit,
screen, and train at least 20 individuals to
become mentors to UYEP Rise
participants.
Mentoring will involve group mentoring with
a 1:5 mentor/mentee ratio.
We are partnering with various non profit
organizations, local professional
entrepreneurs and businessmen and the
city of Chattanooga’s initiative, My
Brother’s Keeper.

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Service Learning
The Urban League of Chattanooga will work with community partners to
establish a variety of Service Learning Projects (SLPs) for participants.
These projects are required to be meaningful, relevant, and connected to
goals outlined in participants’ ICEP. All participants must be involved in
at least two Service Learning projects.
All service projects must incorporate the following principles:
1) Provide a public good
2) Provide tangible skills to the participant
3) Incorporate time for reflection in group and one-on-one sessions
4) Include a public awareness component—and incorporate the
attainment of hard and soft skills that are transferable to the SLP and
future employment

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Follow-Up Services
The UYEP RISE program model requires a 9 month follow-up service for each
participant who has completed the required program components. Specific follow-
up objectives are required to be outlined within the Individual Career & Education
Plan.
Key Follow-up Services:
 Phone calls and in-person meetings with the participant
 Connection to supportive services
 Identification of skill upgrade opportunities
 Workplace visits to address any issues
 Ongoing mentoring efforts

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Diversion
The Urban League of Chattanooga will collaborate with the Juvenile Justice
System (JJS) to ensure court-involved youth can participate in the program as a
means of diverting juvenile sentencing.

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Expungement
Expungement is the removal and isolation of all records on file
within any court, detention or correctional facility, law
enforcement, criminal justice agency or juvenile justice agency
can expand workforce opportunities for young adults. The
Urban League of Chattanooga is partnered with Legal Aid of
East Tennessee to assist with expungement services.

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Performance Outcomes
NUL Face Forward 3 Expected Outcomes Target
Enrollment Rate 100%
Placement Rate 60%
Retention Rate 50%
Recidivism Rate <20%
Industry-Recognized Certificate/Degree Rate 60%
High School Diploma or Equivalency Rate 50%
School Retention Rate 60%
Mentoring Rate 95%
Diversion Rate 60%
Expungement Rate 60%
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18. UYEP STAFF
Warren Logan
CEO/President
Ronni Pruitt
Program Director, UYEP RISE
TBD
Program Coordinator, UYEP RISE
TBD
Advocate Counselor, UYEP RISE
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19. CONTACT INFORMATION
All correspondences must be emailed to:
rpruitt@ulchatt.net
**I will respond to any questions and/or outstanding issues via
email within 24-48 hours**
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20. UYEP RISE
Questions & Answers
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