Impact • Antelope Valley Technical Institute (AVTECH)

Impact

Our North Star: OSY College Matriculation & Persistence

AVTECH measures success by how many out-of-school youth (OSY) ages 16–24 enroll in college and stay on track — especially at Antelope Valley College (AVC) or the college of their choice. Industry certificates are a launchpad; the goal is degree momentum with credits, FAFSA/CADAA completed, and a clear pathway supported by AJCC Youth.

Focus population: OSY experiencing foster care involvement, homelessness/housing instability, CalWORKs participation, and other significant barriers.

OSY Cohort (16–24) Model B 16 weeks 3 in-person days/week 3 hours/day + ~6 hrs independent AJCC Youth–aligned • AVC pathway

—% Postsecondary Matriculation (30–60 days post-cohort)

—% Persistence Next Term (AVC or other)

—% Paid Work Experience (WEX) Participation

—% FAFSA/CADAA Completion

Year 1 Targets (OSY, Education-First)

Postsecondary Matriculation

Target within 60 days of cohort end

Target: ≥ 70% enroll at AVC or another postsecondary institution or approved education pathway.

Applications submitted & accepted
Orientation & counseling appointments completed

Persistence (Next Term)

Measures staying enrolled the following term

Target: ≥ 65% persist to the next term at AVC/another institution or training pathway.

Education plan on file
Minimum 6 units or program-equivalent (as applicable)

Financial Aid Readiness

FAFSA/CADAA + aid steps

Target: ≥ 85% complete FAFSA/CADAA + submit any verifications.

StudentAid.gov account created
SAR reviewed; tasks cleared

Paid Work Experience (WEX)

Paid work experience participation (coordinated with AJCC Youth)

Target: ≥ 60% participate in paid work experience (WEX) during or shortly after cohort completion.

Work readiness + onboarding completed
Timekeeping and supervisor feedback collected

Credits & Placement

Credit articulation or placement benefits

Target: ≥ 40% receive credits, waivers, or advanced placement from certificate work.

AVC alignment (in development)
Prior learning assessment (PLA/APL)

Certificate Completion

Credential is a stepping stone, not the finish line

Target: ≥ 75% earn the Google IT Support Certificate.

All Coursera modules complete
Labs & assessments passed

Education-First Pipeline (OSY)

1) Re-Engagement & Training

Guide-led OSY cohort (Model B): 3 in-person days/week at 3 hours/day + ~6 hours independent. Google Fundamentals → Google IT Support. Weekly study halls, tutoring, and progress checks.

2) College On-Ramp

Support with AVC applications, FAFSA/CADAA, orientation, counseling, education plans, and credit articulation where available.

3) WEX + Persistence

Paid work experience (WEX) coordination with AJCC Youth, plus term-to-term follow-up and referrals to campus/community supports. Employment outcomes are supported as part of longer-term stability.

Partners in development: Antelope Valley College (credit/degree pathways) and AJCC Youth for eligibility, case management, supportive services, and WEX coordination.

What We Report

Postsecondary matriculation: enrolled within 60 days of cohort end
Persistence: enrolled the following term; units attempted/earned (as applicable)
Financial aid: FAFSA/CADAA completion + award/verification status
Credits: articulation/PLA/APL outcomes and placements
Credential: Google IT Support Certificate completion
Paid work experience: WEX participation and supervisor feedback

We can provide aggregate dashboards quarterly and anonymized youth stories with consent.

Data Privacy & Security

Role-based access; minimal data collection
FERPA-aware practices when receiving college confirmations
Consent forms for any youth-level sharing
De-identified reporting by default

AVTECH stores only what’s needed to support youth and meet funder requirements.

Who We Serve

OSY Focus (Antelope Valley)

Out-of-school youth ages 16–24, prioritizing youth impacted by foster care, homelessness/housing instability, CalWORKs participation, and other significant barriers.

Access & Equity

Devices/connectivity support as available; transportation and basic-needs referrals; flexible support to match real life.

Community Collaboration

Coordination in development with AVC and AJCC Youth; TCAL youth lab is an on-ramp for engagement and skill-building.

Support OSY College Pathways

Fund OSY cohort seats, devices, transportation, FAFSA labs, counseling days, and follow-up services. Help more young people start and stay in college.

Support Our Mission

Partner with AVTECH

Colleges, community orgs, agencies, and employers: collaborate on OSY referrals, WEX, credits, and persistence supports.

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