In Our Future home page Employment Programs These two complete toolkits were developed in two very different contexts. The Bresee Foundation is a community-based organization based in Los Angeles that offers many services including health, literacy, employment, and technology access and training.
Many participants are less comfortable in a school-like setting.
Desert Oasis provides an alternative education program for high school students and serves as the site for the District's adult education program. Participants are primarily Latino, and attend school at least part time. This complete toolkit lays out the Bresee Foundation's design for an effective employment program focusing on teenagers and young adults. It includes detailed outlines for a Job Search Skills Workshop, an outline of the steps a client must take in order to get a job referral from Bresee staff, and more information. The course provides assessment and instruction for basic academics, computer literacy, and employability.