OCASA Speakers Series A Conversation with Rebecca Kaplan September 16, 2010 Transition to Adulthood: Moderator Franklin Hysten -- Director, Comm Prgm Alternatives in Action Topic: Help youth transition to productive adulthood through case management, physical and behavioral health services, hard-skills training and job placement in high-demand industries, internship, work experience, and leadership development, including civic engagement, service-learning, and arts expression. Questions: • How will your administration improve training and placement, internships and work experience opportunities within the region's high growth sectors? What is your vision for partnerships with labor unions and Oakland businesses on internships, first source hiring, and apprentice programs? • How will you partner with the County and CBOs to improve outcomes in Oakland communities with the poorest health indicators while balancing such investments against the pressure to invest our limited resources in healthier communities? For Oakland's youth most in need of support to successfully transition into a productive adulthood, case management, life coaching, and mentorship are important. What investments can the City realistically make under your leadership? • And depending on time, a third question -- How will your administration develop youth leaders and meaningfully engage them in solutions to City's problems? What role will young people play on the City's many Boards and Commissions? How ...
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