Hartford go seeks to engage 180 justice-involved youth in comprehensive services and supports that lead to: (1) successful, full-time employment; (2) improved educational achievement (e.g., high…

Hartford go seeks to engage 180 justice-involved youth in comprehensive services and supports that lead to: (1) successful, full-time employment; (2) improved educational achievement (e.g., high school diplomas, occupational credentials, academic skills, postsecondary enrollment); (3) improved conflict resolution and problem-solving skills; and (4) reduced involvement in criminal activity. Activities performed hartford go services will include: (1) YDS and youth partner to create and carry out an individual success plan (ISP) that incorporates specific action steps for achieving career, education, and personal success; (2) job readiness and career services via career competency development training and a wide range of workshops including brief stackable credential trainings; (3) delivery of lessons that build conflict resolution and emotional regulation skills via the evidence-based TEB (thoughts, emotions, and behaviors) model; (4) referrals to community partners and in-house supportive services to address barriers to employment and success; (5) 320+ hours of paid work experience for each youth through hysc service-learning projects and employer INTERNSHIPS2; (6) a 9-module leadership development course, along with opportunities to serve as youth ambassadors to CO-lead service-learning projects; (7) job placement support via a pool of reentry-friendly employer partners; (8) education services that RE-connect youth without high school diplomas to alternatives (e.g., opportunity academy, penn foster) and postsecondary services to prepare youth for and support the transition to postsecondary education; and (9) 12-month follow-up services to ensure continued success in employment and/or education. Deliverables • 70%+ enrolled in education and/or employed quarter 2 after exit. • 60%+ enrolled and/or employed quarter 4 after exit. • $5,750+ median earnings quarter 2 after exit. • 50%+ attain a credential. • 70%+ achieve measurable skills gains. •