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Youth Build Program

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Table of Contents
Brief History 3
Enrollment Requirements 4
Application Form 6
Acknowledgement of Understanding 12
Equal Opportunity Statement 13
What You Can Expect Next 14
Interview Tips 15
Response Questions 16

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Brief History
The tech college opened in April 1971 under the name of Skills Center North. This
institution was established essentially to assist adult students in learning new job skills and
obtain jobs. Back then, our student body consisted of 93 students.
By 1975, the Utah Board of Regents incorporated Skills Center North as part of Weber
State College. Near the end of the 1970s, our expanding training programs received full state
and regional accreditation. These important actions served as the foundation for authorizing local
high school students to enroll in our vocational courses while they completed their high school
graduation requirements. Our student body soon exceeded 750 full and part-time adult learners
and high school students.
In 1982, we were moved under the auspices of the Utah State Office of Education, and
we were renamed Ogden-Weber Area Vocational Center. Our student body quickly grew to over
1,200 students who were attending both full-time and part-time.
Legislators authorized the move to our present campus in 1984 to accommodate our need
for more classrooms, lab areas, and our steadily increasing student body. In the early 1990s, our
name was changed to Ogden-Weber Applied Technology Center.
In 2001, we celebrated our 30-year anniversary. At that point, we had a workforce of
more than 150 employees, were offering over 300 technical courses, 53 employment categories
in 14 major buildings, and at 9 locations. Also in 2001, the Utah State Legislature approved the
tech college to be a Utah College of Applied Technology campus, which resulted in this
institution being designated as a stand-alone campus serving the Ogden-Weber region.
We now serve over 9,000 adult and high school students who attend full-time and part-
time each year. This includes 5,000 employees from local businesses through our Custom Fit
Training Program. The success of our students after they are hired by local employers is a
continuing force in the growth and economy of Northern Utah.

Mission Statement
The tech college is a leader in developing a world-class, technically educated work force.
We are committed to meeting the needs of employers and strengthening business and industry
competitiveness, while providing an excellent return on taxpayer investments.
Through partnerships with employers, students, educators, and sponsors, we continually
improve programs and services to meet their needs for technical education. The tech college is a
pathway for students as they prepare for a new career, advancement opportunities, or further
education.

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Enrollment Requirements
Recently, OWATC has been giving the unique possibility to have the Youth Build
program added to its campus. Youth Build started in 1978 in Harlem, and since 2004 over
21,000 units of housing have been built! There are 273 programs throughout 45 states. This
program helps to create a future full of opportunities for those who attend. To enroll within the
program at OWATC, there are specific requirements.
Enrollment Requirements of Youth Build OWATC



Age Requirement: 16-24 at Enrollment





High School Requirement: Dropout

OR
25% Exemption





Other: Low Income

OR

Foster Care/ Age Out of
Disability OR
Youth/Adult Offender

OR
Migrant Youth

OR
Child of Incarcerated Parent

The requirements for entry into the Youth Build program at OWATC are mentioned
above. However, its complicated to understand.
You must be between the age of 16 and 24 upon enrollment. However, if you turn 25
while enrolled there is no problem. You are still welcomed and encouraged to continue your
education within the program. For documentation required for the program, you can show your
drivers license, Government Identification Card, school records, birth certificate, hospital birth
record, U.S. passport, or naturalization certificate.
For the high school requirement section, you must have at least nine credits to transfer to
the Youth Build program. This could be from any high school around the area, or even out of this
state. You must be able to get these credits transferred to be involved with this program. You
must also have dropped out, or have a 25% exemption because of skills deficit. For this
requirement, you will need a letter or documentation from the school stating a dropout, school
attendance record, or applicant statement. For proof of exemption, you must place below an 8
th

grade level on a generally accepted standardized academic test. This test will indicate if problem
solving, reading, writing, or speaking English is difficult for functioning on the job. The second
exemption proof is a referral from a high school guidance counselor or another academic
professional.
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To satisfy the last requirement, bring in the proof through documentation. The documents
that satisfy this include a copy of pay stubs, employer statements, tax returns, Public Assistance
records/receipts, public housing authority, or court documentation. These will be looked through
to ensure everything meets standards.
Once the age requirement, proof of education level, and one of the requirements from the
las category have been successfully satisfied, candidates will be interviewed. After the interview,
there is a mental toughness week. You must attend every day of the mental toughness week.
After all of this has been completed, you may begin in the program. From this program you can
gain so much for yourself as well as to help your family.

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Applicant Information:
Date


Social Security Number Date of Birth
Name (First, Middle, Last)


Gender
Male Female
Street Address


Mailing Address Primary Phone
City, State, Zip Code


City, State, Zip Code Secondary Phone
County of Residence


Selective Service
Yes No N/A
Single Married Divorced
Co-Habitating Separated
Emergency Contact
Name/Relationship


Address Phone
Demographic Information:
Native American / Alaskan Native
Asian
African American
Hawaiian Native/ Pacific Islander
Caucasian (white)
Hispanic/Latino
Other:
United States Citizen
Yes No
If No : INS Alien Document Number
Expiration Date
If No, is applicant eligible for work in
the United States?
Yes No
Visa #_______________
Is English the applicants first
Language
Yes no
If no, List
Place of Birth (City, State, County) If Native American:
Tribe_______________
Does applicant have CDIB card
Yes No
Individual with a Disability?
Yes No
Information Regarding Disability

Does applicant have a current
Vocational Rehabilitation Case?
Yes No
Does Applicant need supported
employment Services?
Yes No
Does applicant require any Adaptive
Equipment to assist with
Employment or Training? Yes
No
If Yes, Explain

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Felony Conviction?
Yes No
If Yes, Explain
Misdemeanor Conviction?
Yes No
If yes, Explain
Drivers License
State Issued
DL#
Expiration Date
Number of
people in
household
Is applicant a
parent?
Yes No
Is applicant a single parent
Yes No
Is applicant Pregnant
Yes No
Number of applicant dependents
Custody Status of Applicant:
Bio-Parents
Bio Mother
Bio Father
Legal Adult
Grandparent/Grandparents
DCFS Custody / Foster Care
Juvenile Justice Services
Legal Guardian other than Bio
Emancipated Minor
Protective Services
Household:
Please List ALL members in your household
Name Relationship Age
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Additional Assistance:
Medicaid Participant:
Yes No

DWS Assistance?
Yes No

DWS Caseworker:


Housing Status
Rent Own Other
Has applicant ever been enrolled in
Job Corps?
Yes No
Is applicant Receiving HUD
Yes No

Needs (check all that apply)

Educational Counseling
Alternative School Services
High School Proficiency Tutoring
Jr. High School Proficiency Tutoring
Adult Education and Literacy Activities
Needs Work Experience
Child Care Assistance
Family Counseling
Mental Health Counseling
Occupational Skills Training
Job readiness training
On the Job Training
Skill Upgrade/Retraining
Summer Employment Opportunities
Internship
Adult Mentoring
Leadership Development
Entrepreneurial Training
Alcohol and Drug Counseling

Barriers (check all that apply)

TANF exhausted
Pregnant
Parenting Teen
Victim of Domestic Violence
Homeless/Runaway
One or more of applicants parents received welfare
assistance
Learning Disability
Poor Work History
Foster Youth
Year__________State________
Ganf Affiliation
Transportation Issues
High School Drop Out
HS grad with difficulty completing an educational
Program
HS grad with difficulty obtaining employment
One or more parents are incarcerated
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Name of School Attending or last
enrolled in:
HS graduate with employment
difficulties?
Yes No
High School Graduate with basic
skills deficiency?
Yes No
Veteran Information:
Branch of Service
Service From_______
to___________
Veterans status <=180
Veterans status > 180
Recent separation
Campaign Veteran

Vietnam Era
Disabled Veteran
Special Disabled
Veteran Spouse Information:
Spouse of any person who died on active duty or of a military service connected disability? Yes No
Spouse of any person who has a total disability permanent in nature resulting from a military service-connected
disability? Yes No
Spouse of a veteran who died while diagnosed with a total disability permanent in nature resulting from a military
service connected disability? Yes No
Spouse of any member of the armed forces serving on active duty who at this time of this registration is in any one
or more of the following categories? Yes No
Missing in action? Yes No
Captured in the line of duty by a hostile force? Yes No
Forcibly detained or interred in the line of duty by a foreign government or power? Yes No
Employment Information:
Labor Force Status:
Employed Unemployed
Does applicant have any previous
work history? Yes No
Has applicant worked in a
subsidized Work Program?
Yes No
Number of Weeks not employed?
Work History for the Last 2 years:
Dates Worked (month/Date/Year)

Company Job Title
Address

Supervisor Hours Worked Per Week
City, State, Zip Code

Phone Number Wage/Salary
Reason for Leaving

Duties
Dates Worked (month/Date/Year)

Company Job Title
Address

Supervisor Hours Worked Per Week
City, State, Zip Code

Phone Number Wage/Salary
Reason for Leaving

Duties

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Dates Worked (month/Date/Year)

Company Job Title
Address

Supervisor Hours Worked Per Week
City, State, Zip Code

Phone Number Wage/Salary
Reason for Leaving

Duties
Dates Worked (month/Date/Year)

Company Job Title
Address

Supervisor Hours Worked Per Week
City, State, Zip Code

Phone Number Wage/Salary
Reason for Leaving

Duties
Dates Worked (month/Date/Year)

Company Job Title
Address

Supervisor Hours Worked Per Week
City, State, Zip Code

Phone Number Wage/Salary
Reason for Leaving

Duties
List any Certifications, Special Skills or Areas of interest.


Referred By?


Earned Income:
Household Income
List family members
that are working
How many weeks on
the Job?
Hourly rate of pay Normal Hours
Worked Per Week
Paid? Daily, Weekly,
Bi-Weekly, Monthly
1.
2.
3.
4.
Total
Income
**Add additional; family members on the back of this page
Additional Sources of Family Support
Financial support Type of support (SSI, SSDI, etc) Amount/Timeframe
1.
2.
3.
4.
Total Additional Financial Support




List additional income on back of Page if needed
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Grant Worker:
Worked at least 25 days in agriculture or in food processing plan during the past year? Yes No
More than one half of past years income earned by working in agriculture? Yes No
Worked for more than one agricultural employer? Yes No
Able to return home every day you worked in agriculture? Yes No
Full time student who traveled with a group, other than a family, to work in agriculture?? Yes No
Certifications


I have read and understand each application item thus far and certify that the information is true and accurate to
the best of my knowledge. I further realize that falsified information may result in the rejection of this application
and subsequent termination from services.




Signature of Applicant Date




Signature of Parent/Guardian Date




Signature of Interviewer Date



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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) YouthBuild OWATC is responsible for the
security and maintenance of customer records and educational records and for monitoring release of information
related to those records. YouthBuild programs operated by the Ogden-Weber Tech College and partner agencies
and organizations listed below are responsible for the direct and indirect provision of services as set for in
YouthBuild. Staff from some or all of the agencies may need to access applicant records and student records to
ensure the highest quality delivery of services to the individual customer. The agencies that may be involved in the
delivery of services to you, the customer, are:

School officials
GED / Adult Education
HUD
Department of Human Services
WIA Department of Workforce Services
Unemployment Insurance
Office of Recovery Services
Division of Child and Family Services
Job Corps
Police Departments
Selective Service officials
Veterans Administration officials
Native American Program Grantee(s)
Department of Vocational Rehabilitative Services
Court officials
Employers (past, present, future)
Juvenile Justice Services
Social Security officials
Alcohol/Drug Rehabilitation Agency officials
Shelter officials
Medical professionals
Vocational Technical school
Other __________________________
Other __________________________
Other __________________________
Other __________________________
Other __________________________
Other __________________________



I agree that the YouthBuild OWATC may release any information furnished by me and requested by prospective
employers, educational institutions or social service agencies.

I also agree that the YouthBuild OWATC staff may obtain confidential information regarding services provided to
me by other educational institutions or social service agencies.

I further authorize the release of employment and income information by any employer to the YouthBuild OWATC.

I understand services I may be provided are dependent upon continued funding and in the instance the YouthBuild
OWATC should fail to receive funding for YouthBuild OWATC programs all services and agreements will be null and
void.

I understand that this authorization will be continuing until it is revoked in writing and such revocation is delivered
to the YouthBuild OWATC office. I have read and understood the above information and will, under penalty of law,
comply with all rules, regulations.

_____________________________________________ _____________
Signature of Applicant Date
_____________________________________________ _____________
Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IS THE LAW
26 CFR Sec. 37-30

It is against the law for a recipient of federal financial assistance to discriminate on the following basis:

Against any individual in the United States, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, political affiliation or belief and;

Against any beneficiary of programs financially assisted under Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of
1998 (WIA), on the basis of the beneficiary's Citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in
the United States, or his or her participation in any WIA Title I-financially assisted program or activity.

The recipient must not discriminate in any of the following areas:

Deciding who will be admitted, or have access, to any WIA Title I-financially assisted program or activity;
Providing opportunities in, or treating any person with regard to, such a program or activity; or

Making employment decisions in the administration of, or in connection with, such a program or activity.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED DISCRIMINATION

If you think that you have been subjected to discrimination under a WIA Title I financially assisted program or activity,
you may file a complaint within 180 days from the date of the alleged violation with either:

The recipient's Equal Opportunity Officer (or the person whom the recipient has designated for this purpose);
or

The Director, Civil Rights Center (CRC), U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-
4123, Washington, DC 20210.

If you file your complaint with the recipient, you must wait either until the recipient issues a written notice of Final
Action, or until 90 days have passed (whichever is sooner), before filing with the Civil Rights Center (CRC), U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-4123, Washington, DC 20210.

If the recipient does not give you a written Notice of Final Action within 90 days of the day on which you filed your
complaint, you do not have to wait for the recipient to issue that Notice before filing a complaint with CRC. However,
you must file your CRC Complaint within 30 days of the 90-day deadline (in other words, within 120 days after the
day on which you filed your complaint with the recipient.)

If the recipient does give you a written Notice of Final Action in your complaint, but you are dissatisfied with the
decision or resolution, you may file a complaint with CRC. You must file your CRC complaint within 30 days of the
date on which you received the Notice of Final Action. Assurance Statement

As a condition to the award of financial assistance from the Department Labor, under Title I of WIA, the grant
applicant assures that it will comply fully with the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of the following
laws:

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972


________________________________________ _________________
Participant Signature Date

________________________________________ _________________
Parent or Guardian Signature if Under 18 Date
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YouthBuild OWATC

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT NEXT

1. GET CONNECTED WITH DWS: Contact the Department of Workforce
services to begin your application for WIA or adult services.
> If 21 or under: call 801-626-0366, 801-626-0343, or 801-626-0327
> If 22 or over: call 801-626-0333 or email pwerner@utah.gov

2. COME TO YOUR INTERVIEW: Please be on time and ready to
participate. The ideal YouthBuild OWATC member will demonstrate that
s/he is mature, ready to learn, responsible, and eager to participate. The
interview will take approximately 30 minutes, and all applicants are
encouraged to dress professionally.

3. TURN IN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: The documents indicated
on the eligibility sheet must be submitted for admittance to YouthBuild
OWATC. If you need help obtaining these documents please ask a
Success Coach for help.

4. BE INVITED TO MENTAL TOUGHNESS: Applicants who have attended
orientation, have completed the interview process, and meet eligibility
criteria will be invited to attend Mental Toughness (August 22-26). In order
to be eligible to enroll in YouthBuild OWATC, applicants must attend the full
week of Mental Toughness and arrive on time every day. Applicants who
do not attend the full week or arrive late will not complete the application
process and will have to reapply next year.

4. CALL IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: Call us if you have general
questions about this process at 801-395-3768 or 801-395-3713.




Remember: YouthBuild is a program that is based on doing construction work in order to
rebuild our community. Even if you do not plan to have a career in construction, you will be
expected to attend construction training as part of the program. It is important to consider your
interest in this field to determine if this is the program that best suits your needs and interests.
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Interview Tips
1. PREPARE: A few days before the interview, and the night before,
practice answering questions. This can be done by asking friends or family
to help you prepare, or even answering the questions in the mirror. The
more you practice the questions, the less terrifying they will be the day of
the interview. It will also help give you the extra confidence you want when
it comes to have the interview.

2. DRESS UP: It is best to come dressed up and professional for the
interview. It expresses to those who are conducting the interview that YOU
DO want to be admitted to the program.

3. COME 15 MINUTES EARLY: Being on time is important, and being
there early is even better. Being early ensures that you are never late to
where you need to be, expresses that you want to be there, as well as
gives you time to catch your breath and think about what you would like to
say.

4. TURN IN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS: The documents indicated
on the eligibility sheet must be submitted for admittance to YouthBuild
OWATC. If you need help obtaining these documents please ask a
Success Coach for help.

5. BE INVITED TO MENTAL TOUGHNESS: Applicants who have attended
orientation, have completed the interview process, and meet eligibility
criteria will be invited to attend Mental Toughness (August 22-26). In order
to be eligible to enroll in YouthBuild OWATC, applicants must attend the full
week of Mental Toughness and arrive on time every day. Applicants who
do not attend the full week or arrive late will not complete the application
process and will have to reapply next year.

6. WRITE A THANK YOU LETTER: Many people do not think about
writing a Thank You note to those who interviewed them. Letters ensure
you stand out among those who never write a letter, and allows those who
interviewed you a chance to understand how much even the interview
meant to you.
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Please write your responses to the following questions in the space provided. Bring them to your scheduled
interview and be prepared to discuss them.

SCHOOL HISTORY
What caused you to not complete High School?


Why do you want to come back to school now?


HOME LIFE:
Is there anything going on at home that will keep you from being fully committed to YouthBuild?

Are you a parent?
Yes No

What are your day care arrangements? If your care provider is unavailable, what is your back up plan?


CONSTRUCTION:
Why do you want to do construction?


What have you done in construction or other physical labor fields?


YouthBuild Members are expected to work in all types of weather and lift up to 50 pounds. Do you have any
physical limitations that would keep you from doing this on a daily basis?
Yes No


TEAM WORK:
Can you work independently?
Yes No

Can you work as part of a group?
Yes No
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What is your preference and why?


How would you feel about working with people from diverse backgrounds? (i.e. race, religion etc.)


LEADERSHIP:
In what ways have you shown that you are a leader?


If you are accepted, what do you see yourself doing after YouthBuild?


LEGAL HISTORY:
Have you ever been on probation or parole? What was it for?


Do you currently have a case pending?
Yes No

Have you ever been in a detention facility? If yes, when and how long?


DRUG AND ALCHOHOL:
Do you have a history of alcohol or drug abuse?
Yes No

Are you currently abusing any substances?
Yes No

Do you need a referral to a substance abuse treatment program?
Yes No


*IF YOU DO NOT PASS THE DRUG TEST DURING MENTAL TOUGHNESS, YOU WILL NOT BE ENROLLED.
INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS WILL NOT COUNT AS PASSING. USE THIS TIME TO GET CLEAN IF YOU THINK
THERE IS A CHANCE YOU WILL FAIL THE TEST.


MOTIVATION AND COMMITMENT:
Are you willing to adhere to a strict code of discipline that does not allow students to represent their gang
affiliation through clothing, language, signs or any other means?


Can think of any reasons that would cause the 7:30 start time to be an issue for you?


Why do you want to Join YouthBuild at this time?