Barrier/Issue/Challenge Lack of ID Substance Abuse Lack of Drivers License

Stage I
Get an ID

Stage II

Stage III

Comments
Social security car

Recovery for active addic- Ability to function at job tion Ability to drive

Pass drug test

Hold placed on license pos- Commercial Drivers License sibly due to: Unpaid child support Tickets Problem solving Negotiation Dress for Success Communication with colleagues Time management Workplace etiquette Workplace certification Managing others Equipped for the Future (EFF) and SCANS could be useful resources Work Readiness credential-EFF Work Keys ACT

Life Skills/Job Readiness

Personal Responsibility Communication Persistence Negotiation Attitude/Comprehension Self esteem/efficacy Motivation Customs & Culture

Attitude/Comprehension Motivation Personal Responsibility Customs & Culture Self esteem/efficacy

Child Care Health/Mental Health Transportation Limited Education & Skills

Inconvenient/unstable Access to medication

Stable convenient

Child care can accommodate shift work

p r o v i d e r / Regular access/counseling

ID subsidized/discount op- Comprehension of public Reliable transit/own car Reliable and flexible transportation is tion transit system especially important for construction and some health care positions. Grade level progression in HS diploma/GED reading, math, and English language Assessment and accommodations for persons with disabilities Expungement/note Temporary housing Temporary Address Stable housing Independent housing Trades qualifying skills Entrepreneurship Other advanced training

Criminal Background Affordable Housing Family Responsibilities

Depending on crime expungement or employment can be more difficult.

Action Needed Education of DMV Education of providers on child care availability

IEP/learning disability identification

ID sources of free/discount passes Education on ex-offenders rights Systemic Lack of flexible childcare Flexible work hours/irregular work hours DMH/Alliance Access/slowness Transit reliability/metro cards Discrimination against ex-offenders

Is this for Metro?

Next steps: ID jobswhich level of attainment is needed for each job Place our programs on the barriers/issues/challenges tablewhich areas do we address? Place government services