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YEI Programs
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The Commitment to Success Program at YEI utilizes a comprehensive approach to education, employment training and other services that allow youth to build a set of skills toward self-sufficiency. Curriculum components focus on goal setting, basic skills instruction, credit recovery, employment training, and personal success with program exit goals of high school completion, employment and post-secondary education.
Teaching staff at the Youth Employment Institute utilize diversified learning strategies that promote lesson ownership, group work and critical thinking. YEI’s approach to education includes strategies that support youth with employment training and social services, building skills that address deficiencies in multiple areas and preparing youth for the next step in their career. The GED program also offers comprehensive assessments, connection to a Case Coordinator, computer and life skills instruction and opportunities to earn financial incentives.
Specialized teen parent programming is also offered to young men and women featuring parenting education and supplemental life skills classes.
Gang prevention services at YEI are tailored to young women exposed to environments affected by gang activity, members and affiliations. YEI operates this program as part of the Multnomah County Gang Prevention Services Network which offers culturally and gender specific programming to youth and families throughout Multnomah County. Services include academic support, intensive case management, skill building, assessments and referrals, support groups and recreational activities. The primary goals of GPS are to increase academic success, pro-social and employment skills and offer advocacy for youth at risk of gang involvement.
Graffiti Removal Program (GRP)
The Graffiti Removal Program works to maintain community livability by preventing and removing graffiti throughout Portland. YEI's Graffiti Removal Program offers information on graffiti clean up, free community presentations, graffiti removal kits and removal and abatement services. The Graffiti Removal Program works closely with Portland Police to track graffiti incidents and if needed, help building owners clean up their property. Youth have the opportunity to build skills and complete paid work experience training while working on graffiti removal crews.
Child & Family Development Center (CFDC)
The Child and Family Development Center is a state certified facility with professionally trained and nurturing staff who work to provide a safe, supportive environment where children and parents can grow together as healthy families.
In direct partnership with the Youth Employment Institute, Casey Family Programs operates two programs in Portland, Continuing Education and Job Training (CEJT) and Transition. Both programs are designed to help foster youth move toward independence and self-sufficiency.
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