Training Resource Center - Citizens Review Panels

The University will employ six part-time job coaches across the state. The job coaches will assist with the Fostering Success Program Job readiness sessions and will meet weekly with Fostering Success Participants in designated regions to provide individual coaching and mentorship. The job coaches will also work one-on.one with participants to advance the development of professional development skills and a vocational/career plan as well as assist themin addressing barriers to successfully completing the program.Job coaches may provide program participants with financial assistance to cover the costs of bus passes, gas cards, Uber/cab payments, work clothes, etc. within the first 4 weeks of the program, as funds allow, and with the approval of the Chafee Independent Living Program Coordinator. The job coaches will also facilitate weekly personal development group sessions for Fostering Success participants in designated regions. The curriculum for the weekly sessions will be developed in conjunction with and approved by Chafee Independent Living Program Administrator.The job coaches will also act as liaisons between participants and their work supervisor in order to address any personnelissues and will also coordinate with thework supervisors to conduct performance evaluations for foster success participants at the end of the 10-week program. The University of Kentucky will implement a match savings program for fostering success participants. The Chafee Independent Living Program Administrator will approve the program implementation. The University of Kentucky will provide funding for regional ceremonies to acknowledge participants who successfully complete the Fostering Success Program.