THE NEXT STEP
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Program Director: Yvonne Martin11500 Paramount Blvd.
Downey, CA 90241
562 923 . 4545 ext. 251
fax 869 . 1295
Southern California Alcohol & Drug Programs stresses the need for development of skills for self-sufficiency in order to prevent substance abuse relapse and long-term welfare dependency. The agency’s Next Step program brings mobile employment services on-site to all SCADP programs to help participants prepare for and secure employment. Our mobile staff assist participants with preparation for their GED, development of interview and vocational skills, learning basic computer skills, as well as development of winning resumes/applications, and job placement. The program also works with local employers to advocate for the employment of recovering men and women.
STATISTICS: THE NEXT STEP: JOB TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
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TOTAL CLIENTS Men Women Placements GED’s
|
|
382
|
102 (27%)
|
280 (73%)
|
124 (32%)
|
10
|
|
AGE # SERVED %*
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|
10-14
|
00
|
00
|
|
15-19
|
20
|
5%
|
|
20-25
|
99
|
26%
|
|
26-34
|
137
|
36%
|
|
35-44
|
101
|
26%
|
|
45-54
|
25
|
7%
|
|
55-64
|
00
|
00
|
|
65+
|
00
|
00
|
|
ETHNICITY # SERVED %*
|
|
African -American
|
71
|
19%
|
|
American Indian
|
17
|
4%
|
|
Asian
|
06
|
2%
|
|
Caucasian
|
123
|
32%
|
|
Latino
|
160
|
42%
|
|
Other
|
05
|
1%
|
* percentages are rounded to the nearest whole
