Priority Area 3: Connecting and Investing in People
Goal 3: Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of Riverside County residents by connecting and investing in people
Objective 3A: Support school districts to improve graduation rates.
Objective 3B: Provide internships, career-track entry level jobs, and vocational training for youth and adults to encourage them to find careers that pay a wage that allows for self-sufficiency, and/or pursue higher education.
Objective 3C: Increase opportunities for volunteerism and mentorship programs for older adults.
Objective 3D: Increase access and utilization to digital connectivity / technology.
Objective 3A Progress
Jan
2018
2018
Promote educational programs to youth, especially in the fields of health and education.
Lead: Azusa Pacific UniversityImprove graduation rates by developing local youth through mentoring, tutoring, peer mediation, and job training.
Lead: Community Action PartnershipActivities:-Pre-apprenticeship program
-Project L.E.A.D.
-Riverside County Mentor CollaborativePartner with youth opportunity centers to address behavioral health issues.
Lead: Riverside County Board of Supervisors
Objective 3B Progress
Jan
2018
2018
Connect youth to local volunteer opportunities within the community.
Lead: Riverside County Office on AgingFocus on developing local youth through mentoring, tutoring, peer mediation, and job training.
Lead: Community Action PartnershipActivities:-Pre-apprenticeship program
-Project L.E.A.D.
-Riverside County Mentor CollaborativeProvide youth after-school & summer program with a tutoring and educational component.
Lead: Jamboree Housing CorporationProvide paid internships and work experiences to graduate-level students in the fields of health, policy, and planning.
Lead: Partners for Better Health / Randall Lewis Health PolicyInvest in youth by providing scholarships for higher education as well as internships or job shadowing.
Lead: Clinton FoundationPromote the Educational Support Program and support employees pursuing higher education by allowing schedule flexibility.
Lead: RUHS-PHEncourage employees to attend professional and leadership development training from COR Learning Center.
Lead: County of Riverside Culture of HealthPromote internal resources for career well-being.
Lead: County of Riverside Culture of HealthProvide students with learning experiences at health facilities to promote higher education opportunities in health.
Lead: Inland Health Profession Coalition-Reach OutEstablish a coalition of educators to identify ways to develop and influence youth career paths.
Lead: Foundation for Sustainable Communities
Objective 3C Progress
Jan
2018
2018
Distribute educational grants to senior nursing students in specialized fields, i.e. primary care and care transitions.
Lead: Azusa Pacific UniversityPromote and increase involvement in the RSVP Volunteer program in order to utilize the skills, education and expertise of the community’s 55 and over population.
Lead: Riverside County Office on AgingDevelop and implement workforce development opportunities for health professionals.
Lead: Inland Health Profession Coalition - Reach Out
Objective 3D Progress
Jan
2018
2018
Partner with SMART Riverside digital inclusion program to outline policy solutions to increase digital access to low income families.
Lead: RUHS-PHImplement community training and technical assistance workshops to low income families.
Lead: Community Action PartnershipIncrease access and ease of acquiring of health information by creating a public data portal that centralizes health data, resources, and demographic data and priority areas for Riverside County (SHAPE portal).
Lead: RUHS-PH