About The Partners
California Workforce Investment Board
www.calwia.org
The CalWIB was established to advise and assist in planning, coordination
and implementing the provisions of California’s workforce development
programs and services. The board members represent many facets of workforce
development, business, labor, public education, higher education, economic
development, youth activities, employment and training. They are charged with
developing a comprehensive youth development system that serves all youth,
builds on existing programs and networks and works specifically with the State
Youth Council.
New Ways to Work
www.nww.org
New Ways is a team of experienced and dedicated professionals focused on improving
the lives of our nation’s youth. New Ways helps communities build systems
that connect schools, community organizations and businesses and improve the
services, educational programs and support the community provides for its
youth. New Ways creates the environment and guides a process that brings the
right people together with customized tools for powerful learning and dramatic
change. Building on “the best stuff out there,” New Ways engages
and supports local communities in the invention and renewal of connected,
comprehensive youth-serving systems.
California Institute on Human Services
www.sonoma.edu/cihs/
The California Institute on Human Services (CIHS), located at Sonoma State
University, is committed to improving the quality of people’s lives
by acting as an agent of change in support of excellence in education and
human services. CIHS is dedicated to translating research and best practices
into quality services for all children and their families. Its impact is felt
at Sonoma State University, within the local community, regionally, statewide,
and nationally.
Funded under a grant/contract supported by the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U. S. Department of Labor, grant/contract #E-9-4-X-XXXX and the California Workforce Investment Board. The opinions contained in this publication are those of the grantee/contractor and do not necessarily reflect those of the U. S. Department of Labor.
Marin Brown, ITOP Project Coordinator
Phone: 707-849-2265
Email: marin.brown@calstat.org