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G2S Project Code: 2014-PA-73071
State: Pennsylvania
Fiscal Year: 2014
Grantee
NEW CASTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Amy Geisinger
Director Phone: 724-658-6659
Director Email: ageisinger@ncdlc.org
General Information
Title: Mercer County's Fast Track to Employment
State Project Code: 4100069971
Start Date: 01/15/2015
End Date: 08/31/2015
Abstract: Resources, equipment, and other materials for the Fast Track to Employment Center have been purchased and installed at each library in Mercer County.  Classes and individual consultations have taken place to instruct and support individuals ability to use the Employment Center and to apply the information for their specific needs.  Surveys were completed after use of the Employment Center to determine the effectiveness and increased knowledge of job searching skills and accessibility to employment opportunities.  Promotion of the Employment Center included printed brochures, in house signage, library calendars and social media, and newspaper coverage.
State Goal: Create opportunities for libraries to enhance their capacity to provide 21st Century resources, services and programs to their communities.
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$21,076.09
$0.00
$0.00
$21,076.09
Intent(s)
Improve users' ability to apply information that furthers their personal, family or household finances.
Employment
Personal Finance
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Fast Track to Employment
Narrative: The six libraries in Mercer County have come together to provide all the residents of the county with the resources they need to help in their pursuit of a successful career path. This was accomplished through group and 1-on-1 instruction on topics ranging from database use, search instruction and resume writing.
Intent: Improve users' ability to apply information that furthers their personal, family or household finances.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 150
Number of sessions in program: 1
Average number in attendance per session: 12
Number of times program administered: 1


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: Yes
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Rural
For what age groups: 18-25 years
26-49 years
50-59 years
60-69 years
For what economic types: Below Poverty
Unemployed
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: No
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: NEW CASTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 207 EAST NORTH STREET
City: NEW CASTLE
State: PA
Zip: 16101
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important findings or outcomes from your project:
75% of the individuals who have used the Fast Track to Employment Center will have increased their employment searching skills.
Please briefly describe importance of findings:
Indicates that the employment center was a useful resources to them.
What methods did you use to determine your findings? Check all that apply:
Survey
Based on outputs, outcomes and/or other results, explain any significant lessons learned from these findings for either the SLAA or others in the LIS field:
Multiple ways to complete the survey were beneficial; need to include explanation section for negative responses Match wording of sign to other promotional materials Display posters in community; not just in-house Better timing of press release and availability of center
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort:
No
Do you anticipate any change in the project's scope:
No
Do you anticipate any other changes in the project:
No
Exemplary: No
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: Employment resources