CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
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une 23, 2025
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O: City Council
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ROM: Office of the City Manager
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UBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE ADVISORY
BOARD MEMBERS
RECOMMENDATION
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he Youth Employment Service (YES) Advisory Board , and the Neighborhood Councils recommend that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, applicants nominated to the YES Advisory Board.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
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he City’s YES Advisory Board was established in September 1982 as an advisory board to the City Council on matters related to youth employment. It consists of fifteen regular member positions and up to three alternate member positions. A total of twelve positions will be vacant, with four of the positions currently filled by YES Advisory Board members seeking re-appointment.
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he 12 existing vacancies are in the following YES Advisory Board classifications:
• 3 Loc
al Business Representatives
• 2 Local Government Representatives
• 1 Designated Youth Council Representative
• 1 Neighborhood Council Representative
• 2 Designated Youth Representatives
• 2 Designated Members-At-Large
• 1 Alternate Member
If a
ppointed, the applicants will serve terms commencing on July 1, 2025, and concluding on June 30, 202 7, except for the Neighborhood Council Representative, one Youth Representative position, one Local Business Representative position, and one Local Government position. Those four board members are all completing a partial term scheduled to conclude on June 30, 2026.
AGENDA ITEM NO.
3A(5)
The c
omposition of the YES Advisory Board and their nominating bodies are as follows:
Member Nominating Body
At Large Representatives YES Advisory Board
Local Business Representatives YES Advisory Board
Local Government Representatives YES Advisory Board
Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce
Representative
Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce
Youth (Ages 16 to 22) Representatives YES Advisory Board Neighborhood Council Representative Neighborhood Councils Simi Valley Unified School District
Representatives
Simi Valley Unified School District
Youth Council Representative Simi Valley Youth Council
Alternate Members YES Advisory Board
Fifteen nominations for appointment were received for nine regular, one designated, and one alternate member position.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
Recruitment for the vacant positions opened on April 16, 2025, and concluded on May 21, 2025. On June 10, 2025, a YES Advisory Board interview subcommittee interviewed the eligible applicants and nominated eleven for appointment. Due to the Youth Council’s 2025-26 term of office, the appointment of the twelfth vacancy, the Youth Council representative, is scheduled to be considered by the City Council in September 202 5, following the start of the school year.
Applications for the local business, local go vernment, youth, at- large, and alternate member nominees are included as Attachment A (beginning on page 4). Applications are not required for nominees recommended by their respective agency or board.
Local Business Representative – Tim Harrington*, Retired Local B usiness Representative – Kris Turner+, E xecutive Dir ector, S imi Valley F amily YMCA
Local Business Representative – Erica Ayala, Community Manager, JPMorganChase Local Government R epresentative – Chelsie Kennedy*, Field Director, V entura County Supervisor Janice Parvin’s Office
Local Government Representative – Eric Lundstrom+, Director, Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District
Youth Representative – Rithmika Naveen+, Student, Oak Park High School Youth Representative – Autumn Verwey, Student, Moorpark Community College Member-At-Large – Gloria Bowman*, Retired
2 Member-At-Large – Ryan Taggart*, Work Experience Teacher, Royal High School Alternate Member – Al Brown, Retired
Neighborhood Council Representative – Michael Shaw+, Retired * Returning YES Advisory Board member
+ Partial terms of appointment due to midterm vacancies It is recommended that the City Council a pprove, and the Mayor appoint, the eleven applicants nominated to serve on the YES Advisory Board, commencing on July 1, 2025, and concluding on June 30, 2027, except for the Neighborhood Council Representative, one Youth Representative position, one Local Business Representative position, and one Local Government position. Those four board members are all completing a partial term scheduled to conclude on June 30, 2026.
The following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. Appr
ove, and the Mayor appoint, the eleven applicants nominated to the YES Advisory Board;
2. Pr
ovide staff with further direction.
The Y
ES Advisory Board and the Neighborhood Councils recommend Alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
I m
ove to approve, and the Mayor appoint, the eleven applicants nominated to the Youth Employment Service Advisory Board.
SUMMARY
A t
otal of twelve positions on the YES Advisory Board will be vacant effective June 30, 2025. Recruitment to fill these positions began on April 16, 2025, and concluded on May 21, 2025. The YES Advisory Board interview subcommittee interviewed and nominated ten applicants for appointment. Additionally, the Neighborhood Councils r ecommended one nominee for their designated position. It is recommended that the City Council approve, and the Mayor appoint, applicants nominated to the YES Advisory Board. ______
______________________________
Luis Garibay
Assistant City Manager
Pr
epared by: Ryan Fowler, Community Services Coordinator INDEX Page
Atta
chment A – YES Advisory Board Applications ........................... 4 3 Name
Timothy Harrington
Address
Email
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
If a student, school you attend:
Place of Employment
Retired
Employer Address
,
Job Title
Usual Job Duties
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
Served Previously
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
Current Board Member for YES 9+ years. Active in almost every activity and community event involving YES.
Current Board of Directors Member for Southern California Special Olympics. Current co -chair of Ventura County Special Olympics Regional Council. Active bocce coach and referee for Special Olympics. Active (20+ years) softball coach for So Cal Special Olympics. Previous Little League Coach, previous Confirmation Sponsor and teacher.
Taught undergrad and graduate school as an adjunct for 18 years. Received Teacher of the Year out of 1400 Instructors in So Cal. Have managed and coached up to 1200 employees at one time. Very comfortable with teaching, coaching, and giving back. "To Whom Much is Given, Much Is To Be Expected." Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved.
In addition to the above, I sit on the Board of Directors for Many Mansions. I was (5/2023)awarded "Volunteer of the Year" by the Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce. Previously I was Treasurer of the Board at Many Mansions.
I participate and lead 6 work committees at Many Mansions. I am also on the Board of Directors for Ventura County United Way. I sit on the Finance and Audit Committees.
What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? Love YES and what (we do). It's a passion of mine. I love giving back and I appreciate the comments from employers about how well the students are prepared at the job fairs....YES makes a difference ! The mock interviews, career fairs, and the presentations at the high school are the envy of every other city in So Cal.
Why do you think that the YES is important?
It's mission is to help prepare our youth....our future. It is clearly a proven proposition.
The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting?
ATTACHMENT A
4 Yes
By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
Tim Harrington
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Employment Service Coordinator at (805) 583-6766.
Thank you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
5 YES Advisory Board Member Application
Name
Kris Turner
Address
3200 Cochran Street
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Email
[email protected]
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
(805) 583-5338 ext. 4003
If a student, school you attend:
n/a
Place of Employment
Simi Valley Family YMCA
Employer Address
3200 Cochran Street
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Job Title
Executive Director
Usual Job Duties
Strategic planning, financial management, fundraising & development, program development, board relations, and staff management.
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
Current YES Board Member
YES Employer
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
I have worked with the YMCA for over 12 years. During this time, the majority of my time has been spent on hiring & training young staff, developing youth programs, and overseeing youth activities.
Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved.
I am a part of the Simi Sunrise Rotary Club.
What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? I want to serve on the YES Advisory Board because it will allow me to make a meaningful impact on young people's lives by helping them gain job opportunities and develop essential skills. This role will develop my leadership and collaboration abilities while connecting me with passionate professionals in the field. I look forward to advocating for the needs of those looking for employment, promote policies that support them, and engage with my community to foster economic development. My passion for youth e mpowerment drives me, and I view this opportunity as a way to contribute positively while also growing personally and professionally.
Why do you think that the YES is important?
6 YES is important because it empowers young people to succeed in the workforce by providing resources and guidance. It is my hope that this Advisory board addresses barriers to employment and creates networking opportunities. I think with a strong and active YES board, we can ensure a stronger future workforce.
The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting?
Yes
By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
Kris Turner
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Employment Service Coordinator at (805) 583-6766.
Thank you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
7 Name
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Erica Ayala
Address
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
If a student, school you attend:
Place of Employment
JPMorgan Chase
Employer Address
2398 Sycamore Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Job Title
Community Manager
Usual Job Duties
Financial Education & Volunteerism
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
Current YES Board Member
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
Currently I work with various schools providing financial education to their students and student families Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved.
CCMERA-CFO and Ventura County Round Table Discussion
What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? Be part of a process that allows me to assist in creating programs for the Youth Why do you think that the YES is important?
I have been sitting on these meetings and the value and impact they are making on the younger age group in its community
The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting?
Yes
By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I 8 understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
Erica Ayala
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Employment Service Coordinator at (805) 583-6766.
Thank you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
9 Name
Chelsie Kennedy
Address
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
If a student, school you attend:
Place of Employment
County of Ventura - Supervisor Janice Parvin's Office
Employer Address
,
Job Title
Field Director
Usual Job Duties
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
Current YES Board Member
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
I have worked for the 4th district county supervisor for 8 years and in my roles in the office we have always made sure to engage business owners and the community to see how we can help both entities. Through the pandemic I was on the taskforce for business recovery with the cities of Moorpark and Simi, the Chambers of both cities and anyone else we could get to help businesses. We are currently working with the city of Simi and the chamber on a business resource forum to help businesses overcome any obstacles they might have, and right now the main struggle is finding employees.
Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved.
Simi Valley Leadership, Class of 2023, previosuly with Simi valley emerging leaders. I am also very involved with the cities of Moorpark and Simi Valley and the Chambers of commerce for both cities What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? Having a representative from our local County Supervisors office would benefit the community in multiple ways.
Some being the county is one of the largest employers in Ventura County, and our office helps business find employees and we can help students find work while we are working with local businesses. Also, I think that I have a unique perspective to bring to this board because I personally do not have a background with the schools so I can bring an outside opinion.
Why do you think that the YES is important?
After serving 2 years on this board I have seen the impact that it is having on students and it is very easy to see that the work that YES is doing is much needed in the community and the schools. We need to keep our workforce close to home and keep people in our community and the best way to do that is to have a job in the community so people aren’t moving from the county for work.
10 The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting?
Yes
By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
Chelsie Kennedy
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Employment Service Coordinator at (805) 583-6766.
Thank you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
11 Name
Eric Lundstrom
Address
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Email
[email protected]
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
If a student, school you attend:
Place of Employment
Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District
Employer Address
4201 Guardian Street
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Job Title
Board of Director
Usual Job Duties
Board of Director
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
Other: RSRPD Board of Directors
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
Current RSRPD Board of Director Current Treasurer for the Simi Valley Education Foundation Former Simi Valley Unified School District Board Member AYSO Soccer Coach Boy Scouts of America Troop 622 Parent Committee Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved.
Current RSRPD Board of Director Current Treasurer for the Simi Valley Education Foundation What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? Always looking to help our youth chase their dreams and mentor them along this path.
Why do you think that the YES is important?
Giving young people an outlet to better prepare themselves for the future is a positive thing.
The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting?
Yes
By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I 12 understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
Eric Lundstrom
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Employment Service Coordinator at (805) 583-6766.
Thank you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
13 Name
Rithmika Naveen
Address
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
If a student, school you attend:
Oak Park High School
Place of Employment
Kumon
Employer Address
2024-J E Avenida De Los Arboles
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Job Title
Tutor
Usual Job Duties
I tutor/teach kids with math and reading concepts 6 hours a week.
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
Served Previously
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
Over the past 2 years, I have been working to find ways to harness the power of social media and communicate our main message to teenagers within our community. Through organizing job fairs, career fairs, and working on filming a financial literacy podcast, it is my primary goal to advocate for financial literacy and practical job skills.
Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved.
Technovation Club, Volunteer at old age home, CJSF, SWENEXT Club, Math Honors Society What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? am interested in serving on the YES advisory board because personally working has allowed me to experience problems in the real world and allows me to serve my community. It would be very gratifying to be able to educate my fellow peers about employment to teach them applicable and relevant topics to use in the future. I hope to continue working on the podcast project and novel project I have been working on.
Why do you think that the YES is important?
I believe that educating youth about work opportunities and how to manage financial situations is important for their future. Being educated on the workforce can help bring confidence, independence, and soft skills to aid them in the future. By having a responsibility, they get to learn soft skills to use for the future as well. I can say that 14 working brings me a sense of duty and leadership. For some, youth employment is a way to open up better opportunities for themselves in the future.
The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting?
Yes
By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
Rithmika Naveen
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Employment Service Coordinator at (805) 583-6766.
Thank you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
15 Name
Autumn Verwey
Address
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
If a student, school you attend:
Moorpark College
Place of Employment
Moneykey Ramen
Employer Address
1717 Simi Town Center Way, Unit 4
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Job Title
Waitress/Food Service
Usual Job Duties
Greeting and seating customers, taking orders, serving food and drinks, answering questions regarding menu and restaurant.
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
Current YES Board Member
Neighbor/Friend
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
For 11 years, I have been a part of a non-profit organization known as Blue Shadows Mounted Drill Team that teaches youth to ride horses and military drill in horseback as well as teamwork, leadership, dedication, and horsemanship. My duties in the organization have included teaching the youth a variety of different things regarding the horses, including basic horse care, handling tack and other equipment, riding, and understanding and dealing with horse behavior, whilst also instilling the values of teamwo rk, dedication, and leadership through guidance. Additionally, I did some volunteer work in elementary classrooms helping the teacher and students with tasks at hand.
Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved.
As mentioned above, I am a member and officer in a non-profit organization, Blue Shadows Mounted Drill Team, which teaches youth to ride horses and how to do early cavalry drilling. My duties include teaching youth to ride, how to handle equipment, understand and deal with horse behavior, and do military drills on horseback.
Additionally, I have also had responsibilities including identifying and resolving conflicts within the team, managing money, and organizing and overseeing team events.
What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? 16 Growing up, I was always taught to help those around me. My family would be the ones to stick around after an event to help with clean up, the last family to leave somewhere to make sure everyone has a ride and makes it home safely, and always offering to help even without being asked. So, offering my help wherever I can and volunteering has always felt like the right thing to do. I am always looking for new things to do, and volunteering for YES would be a great opportunity for me to make a difference in a community built to help people just like me.
I would love to be able to help my community and to give insight into my experiences to make a difference.
Why do you think that the YES is important?
As a new adult myself, I struggled to find employment, and I know of many other people my age who struggle as well. Issues like struggling with interviews, finding the right place that fits your qualifications and needs, and making connections are the things that hold us back the most. However, issues like these are helped by the opportunities offered by YES. I was personally not fully aware of all the things provided by YES, and am still curious to learn more about everything, which is why I think it is really important for all youth in Simi Valley to know that YES is here to help and has amazing opportunities to help you in your career journey. YES helps people to learn interview skills and how to prepare for an interview, provides referrals to available j obs and connections to local employers and others, and even more. All these things are key to finding a job, and finding the right one for you, making the mission of YES so important.
The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting?
Yes
By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
Autumn Verwey
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Employment Service Coordinator at (805) 583-6766.
Thank you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
17 Name
Gloria Bowman
Address
Primary Phone
A
lternate Phone
If a student, school you attend:
N/A
Place of Employment
Retired
Employer Address
N/A
,
Job Title
N/A
Usual Job Duties
N/A
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
Current YES Board Member
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
I worked for the Associated Students UCLA for 17 years in multiple positions in the Service Center and Accounting Department. My part-time staff was 17-23 years of age. I worked for Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District for over 14 years. I was the Director of Knolls After School Club and Sycamore Pool Manager. My part-time staff was usually high school and college students. I recently retired from the City of Calabasas as the Aquatics Trainer: Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor / Trainer, and Water Safety Instructor / Trainer / Instructor Trainer; in addition to First Aid and CPR Instructor / Trainer for the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center. I trained and worked with high school and college students.
Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved. • Simi Valley Youth Employment Service Advisory Board, Community Member (current); Former Chair (6 terms); former Vice-Chair (2 terms); former Secretary (2 terms) • Simi Valley Neighborhood Council, started my fifth non-consecutive 2 year term in March 2025 - have held positions of Secretary, Vice- Chair, Chair: multiple terms • American Red Cross Health and Safety Instructor and Instructor Trainer; Aquatics: Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Water Safety Instructor Trainer • Southern California Public Pool Operators Association (SCPPOA), past member, 24 years • Association of Aquatic Professionals, member • For The Troops, donations past 24 years • Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation Board, Secretary (2 terms) • American Red Cross Health and Safety Services Committee, 6 years; Secretary, Chair • Susana Woods Home Owners Association Board member, multiple positions • Santa Susana Field Lab Cleanup Community Input Board, member • Simi Valley Special Event Funding Committee, Chairman • OPEN (Outstanding Professionals Employment Network), Committee Chair; Advisor • Simi Valley Community Council • Council on Aging, Recording Secretary What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? I have a passion for working with our community’s youth, and helping them prepare for a career. As a YES Advisory Board member, I have participated in the monthly meetings, Interview Skills Workshops and the Job and Career Expos multiple years. I fully endorse the program. 18 Why do you think that the YES is important?
I feel that the Youth Employment Service Advisory Board and program are important because • We promote the employment of Simi Valley youth • Assist youth in developing an understanding of the needs and expectations of employers • Advise the City Council on matters involving youth employment • We conduct the annual Job and Career Expo • We plan and execute the Interview Skills Workshops at local high schools • We prepare young people for future career success and help instill confidence and self-esteem in our youth/participants • The Board is an integral service to the local business community in teaching youth about application completion and job interview skills, resume preparation • We encourage strong work ethics to retain employment
The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting? Yes
By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
Gloria Bowman
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Employment Service Coordinator at (805) 583-6766.
Thank you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
19 Name
Mr. Ryan Taggart
Address
Primary Phone
Alternate Phone
If a student, school you attend:
Place of Employment
Simi Valley High School
Employer Address
5400 Cochran St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Job Title
Work Experience Coordinator
Usual Job Duties
Monitoring students in the job force, teaching the Work Experience curriculum.
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
Current YES Board Member
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
I worked as the Work Experience Coordinator and Educator for the last three years, along with being a teacher for the past 24 years in Simi Valley. My job entails knowing child labor laws as well as making sure students and employers are adhering to those laws while on site visits in and around Simi Valley. Having close to 125 students enrolled in the program, I'm constantly meeting and interacting with managers and business owners who are looking to hire our students.
Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved.
I regularly attended the YES meetings this school year since August of 2022.
What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? I want to maintain my connections with the city, the Advisory Board, and provide a voice for my students.
Why do you think that the YES is important?
It's important to have a group like YES so our young people within Simi Valley are given every opportunity to be successful. I've seen first hand how members of the Yes committee provide the knowledge and skills young people need to navigate an ever changing labor force. This is something that only adds to the development of our community, which includes my students, in a positive way.
The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting?
20 Yes
By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
Ryan Taggart
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Employment Service Coordinator at (805) 583-6766.
Thank you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
21 Name
Neighborhood Councel Simi Valley Al BROWN
Address
Primary Phone
A
lternate Phone
If a student, school you attend:
Place of Employment
retired
Employer Address
,
Job Title
Usual Job Duties
How did you hear of the Youth Employment Service?
City's Website
Current YES Board Member
Please list experience or training you have working with youth or with employment issues.
Current member of Advisory Council with term expiring in August Please list community activities and/or organizations in which you are involved.
Neighborhood Council, YES, Council on Aging, Senior Center Volunteer......
What is your particular interest in serving on the YES Advisory Board? Helping the next generation of Americans be the best that they can be! Why do you think that the YES is important?
Where else are the next generation supposed to get the information to succeed? The YES Advisory Board meetings are held at 8:15 a.m., on the third Wednesday of each month during the school year in the City Hall Community Room. Can you commit to attend each month's meeting? Yes
By entering my name below, I am submitting my application to serve as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. I understand that, if selected as a YES Advisory Board member, I will serve as a volunteer and at the pleasure of the City Council. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not covered by the City's insurance policy and, further, that the City's liability does not encompass volunteers.
Signature
Al Brown
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Youth Employment Service Advisory Board member. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Youth Employment Service Coordinator at (805) 583-6766.
Thank you,
City of Simi Valley, CA
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