Success Stories_Out-of-School Youth Program (OSY)
HIGH-SCHOOL TRANSITION: JOB SKILLS TRAINING FOR AT-RISK YOUTH

The Out-of-School Youth Program (OSY) provides educational and employment assistance to at-risk youths between 19 and 21. We focus on recent immigrants who are high school graduates or high school drop-outs and are most in need of developing skills which will enable them to successfully enter the workforce.

Chinatown Manpower Projectˇ¦s OSY provides participants with a wide range of services to help them either continue their education or successfully enter the workforce. In addition to basics such as reading, writing and math, the program teaches office computer operations and work readiness skills, including job preparation, interview tips, and workplace culture. Additionally, the OSY program provides comprehensive support and referral services for our clients, from continued job placements, ESL and math tutoring, adult mentoring and career exploration, to medical, financial, and legal services.

Special features of OSY

ˇE In 2004-2005, more than 85% of our students were either successfully placed in a job or began attending college
ˇE Small class sizes, designed to give students the individual attention they need to complete the program
ˇE Comprehensive assistance in college application and financial aid ranging from workshops, college tours, and guest speakers to individualized counseling and assistance
ˇE Workplace readiness training, including resume writing workshops, cultural training and practice job interviews
ˇE Referrals for other support services as needed

For more information, please contact
Mr. Dong Yang at (212) 571-1690
or dongyang@cmpny.org

When students enter the Out-of-School Youth (OSY) program, the immediate goal isnˇ¦t to place them in jobs that pay $30,000, but rather to give them the tools they need to succeed and move forward in todayˇ¦s economy. The status of many of our students is known as NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training), but OSY strives to help these young people move beyond that status through training, education and mentoring.

Kelly Ng is a perfect example of what the OSY program can do. She and her family came to the United States from Hong Kong in 2004. Facing the pressure of adapting to a new culture and finding employment, she enrolled in the OSY program less than a month after arriving in New York. A model student, she completed her training early and was placed in a job as a shipping clerk for a watch company. The computer training she received in the OSY program, along with her hard work and dedication, quickly earned her a promotion to Office Assistant and a higher salary.

Ms. Ng continued to wok with her OSY counselor to develop a long-term strategy for success. Recently, she applied to and was accepted by Brooklyn College, where she will begin her studies in January, 2006. The training she received in basic skills (reading, writing, and math) and computer skills, and career guidance and mentoring led to employment and eventually to higher education for Ms. Ng. Thanks to the assistance she received at CMP, the future looks very bright for Kelly Ng.
 
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