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D. Special considerations for youth services OCCC intends to serve at least 80% of out -of -school youth. At least 10% of youth with disabilities, at least 10% of foster/emancipated youth, at least 10% of youth that has dropped out of high school and 10% of youth on probation. Historically, OCCC has met or exceeded these expectations and is evident within our annual program audits from our WIB contractors. E. Specify how the targeted youth populations will be recruited. The outreach and recruitment plan for this program will target youth most in need and will be recruited through the following: • Local school districts and alternative schools • County alternative schools • Probation officers • Youth and Family Resource Center • Word-of-mouth • Job fairs/presentations In addition to the normal recruitment strategies of job fairs, partner networks, and presentations to and referrals from local groups and organizations, the OCCC will employ "street outreach" to recruit the WIOA participants. Street outreach entails handing out flyers with the OCCC's toll - free telephone number (888.641.2677) and website address (www.hireyouth.org); and interacting with youth where youth "hang out" in parks, malls, food courts, week -end community events, and even walking local neighborhoods. Historically the OCCC's most effective recruitment strategy has been referrals from former and current Corpsmembers, their family, and friends, as well as through Craigslist and advertisements in other media such as Facebook. See attached recruitment flyer in Attachment W. F. Include letters of Support from organizations that have agreed to refer youth to your program. See Attachment C. See letters from Young Invincibles, YWCA, Western Youth, Community Services, CCCOE/CDCR Probation, and the OC Department of Education Accountability Commitment Program. G. Describe your recruitment plan that will fulfill the requirement of enrolling 100% of youth by the 2nd quarter of the program (December 31, 2018). We have been successful at recruitment and enrolling youth in the program in the past and do not expect any difficulty enrolling youth by December 31, 2018. Our partners rely on our services and regularly refer their clients to us. The full-time case manager and the recruitment team will provide needed resources to complete full enrollment by December 31, 2018. 4. Assessment A. Youth Services are required to use the Test for Adult Basic Education assessment tool. EXHIBIT A