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Who will the CTE TAY Hub serve?

The Hub will serve transition-aged youth (TAY) ages 18-24 who have graduated/completed high school. Transition-aged youth (TAY) are 18-24 year olds transitioning into adulthood.  This includes those transitioning out of foster care or detention facilities, who have run away from home or dropped/been pushed out of school, newcomers/undocumented immigrants, and/or graduates who face education and employment barriers due to poverty and lack of access.  

 

Why do we need the CTE TAY Hub?

Transition-aged youth (TAY) in Oakland face unique challenges related to education, employment, housing, and mental health. Each year, more than 350 Oakland students drop/are pushed out of school. Even for those who graduate, it is estimated that more than 750 are not employed or enrolled in any post-secondary institution, including union apprenticeships, one year after graduation. As reported in the San Francisco Chronicle, the COVID pandemic made it even harder for TAY who were disproportionately impacted by unemployment and housing instability. Further, Enterprise Community Partners' brief describes the specific housing challenges TAY face and the barriers to accessing services.  All of these factors leave TAY vulnerable to displacement, homelessness, underemployment, and the associated cycles of generational poverty and trauma.  The CTE TAY Hub is designed to lower barriers for Oakland’s TAY to access the unique support they need to thrive.  

 

Is the CTE TAY Hub open yet?

No, the Hub is still in its pre-development stage.  Pre-development is the initial phase of project management that takes a concept from ideation to a feasible, permitted plan before construction begins.

 

Who came up with the idea/vision of the CTE TAY Hub?

The concept for the full-service CTE TAY Hub was first conceived in 2017 by young men detained at Camp Sweeney who envisioned a one-stop-shop where their education, housing, health, and employment needs could be met.  The vision has since expanded to include a wider population of transition-aged youth.

 

What services will be offered at the CTE TAY Hub?

Three main services will be offered at the Hub - housing, employment readiness and career technical education, and wrap around support services, such as mental health, childcare, life coaching, and legal services.  The Hub will also include space and programming for TAY who want to pursue entrepreneurship.

 

Why is it called the, “CTE TAY Hub?”

• “CTE” stands for career technical education.

• “TAY” stands for transition-aged youth who are 18-24 year olds transitioning into adulthood.   

• “Hub” is used to describe a one-stop-shop where TAY’s education, housing, health, and employment needs can be met in one convenient location.

 

Where will the CTE TAY Hub be located?

Answer:  The proposal is for the CTE TAY Hub to be located at 1025 2nd Avenue in Oakland, near Lake Merritt and across the street from Laney College.  The OUSD School Board voted for the Hub to be located at 1025 2nd Avenue (former OUSD administration building), and the project was included in the Measure Y facilities bond Oakland voters passed in 2020.

 

Why is 1025 2nd Avenue the best location for the CTE TAY Hub?

The location is safe, healthy, and accessible. It is close to BART and AC Transit and across the street from Laney College, Dewey Academy, and the La Esceulita Education Center.  1025 2nd Ave is in a central and neutral environment, which is safer for youth impacted by group violence. The proximity to Lake Merritt creates a natural environment that promotes healing and wellness.  The land also has important history linked to the legacies of Dr. Marcus Foster, Paul Robeson, and Ethel Moore. 

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What is the role of OUSD?

OUSD owns the land at 1025 2nd Avenue. In order for the CTE TAY Hub to be built at 1025 2nd Avenue, OUSD needs to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for prospective developers.  Once the RFP is released, a proposal can be officially submitted for consideration.  The CTE TAY Hub would propose that the Hub enter into a long term lease with OUSD and that OUSD’s role would be as land owner and lessor.  OUSD would not be expected to operate any programs or be responsible in any way for programming, site management, or any other development or operational costs.  As the lessor, OUSD would set conditions for development and delivery milestones to meet District requirements.  

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Who supports the CTE TAY Hub?

The Hub has a wide range of supporters including TAY, elected officials, community based organizations, and public agency leaders.

 

How can I support the CTE TAY Hub?

Thank you for your interest in supporting the CTE TAY Hub!!  Please visit our get involved webpage to sign our pledge and find out more!

 

Who is helping to design the CTE TAY Hub?

Those directly impacted and closest to the problem comprise the intergenerational group designing the Hub.  We are a group of system impacted transition aged youth (TAY) and adults who serve them.  Many of us have been engaged for years in the efforts to keep Dewey Academy from being displaced and to expand investments in youth who need alternative pathways.  Our Coalition includes stakeholders who work for OUSD, the City of Oakland, Alameda County, Peralta Colleges, faith based organizations, and community based organizations.

 

I am a TAY in Oakland/Alameda County who wants to contribute to the design of the CTE TAY Hub.  How can I get connected to the Coalition for the CTE TAY Hub at 1025 2nd Ave? 

Please complete the application to become a TAY Peer Specialist which can be found here. Our TAY Peer Specialists have the lived experience and expertise needed to develop the vision and program details related to the CTE TAY Hub at 1025 2nd Avenue. TAY Peer Specialists are paid and work part-time as part of the Youth Leadership Team. They attend strategic planning meetings and also represent the Coalition when engaging with our community. 

 

Who will “run” the CTE TAY Hub?

The Hub will have several partners that will provide the three main services offered: housing, employment readiness and career technical education, and wrap around support services.  The partners will be coordinated and supported by one umbrella organization.  The specific partner names will be finalized and named as the development process progresses…stay tuned!

 

If the Hub was included in the 2020 Measure Y Bond Measure, why has it taken so long to build? 

Big projects like this take a lot of time! It is common for development projects of this magnitude to experience delays. Also, leadership transitions within our institutional partners, and changes in the bureaucratic process related to properties owned by school districts in California have contributed to delays.   

 

When will the CTE TAY Hub be open?

The goal is for the TAY Hub to be open between 2029-2031.