Strengthening Families by Helping Single Dads

Set Your Sights on California’s Top Jobs

Ever wonder which industries are growing? What kind of jobs will be available in 5 or 10 years?

Wonder no more. Campaign for Young America has produced a one-page brief that highlights the best job opportunities in California over the next several years.

According to the brief, 61% of jobs in California will require more than a high school diploma in 2018. It highlights the top “growth” jobs that require education or training after high school.

Do you know a young person who wants to improve his or her career prospects? In addition to sharing the brief, encourage him or her to connect with United Way’s MatchBridge and SparkPoint.

MatchBridge helps young people find jobs and internships, gaining work-based learning experiences that inspire them to pursue the post-secondary credentials that can prepare them for a rewarding career and self-sufficiency.

At SparkPoint, partners like Opportunity Junction and the Stride Center provide vocational training opportunities for individuals seeking to gain additional skills that will make them stand out in the job market.

Learn more at www.MatchBridge.org and www.SparkPointCenters.org.

Strengthening Families by Helping Single Dads

We often talk about single mothers, but what about fathers?

In 2006, the state of New York piloted a program to increase employment and earnings of noncustodial parents, most of whom were fathers. The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance worked with nonprofit organizations in four New York cities – Buffalo, Jamestown, Syracuse, and New York City – to deliver job training and other support services to low-income parents behind in their child support.