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helping to ensure that all participants are linked to appropriate and necessary support services <br />in the community. Equally important we have onsite individual and group counseling, provide <br />nutritious meals and transportation services at specified pick-up point locations. <br />5. Paid & Unpaid Work Experience <br />A. Describe in detail the paid and unpaid work experience opportunities that will be offered. <br />Corpsmembers may remain at the OCCC for up to two years to earn... learn... and serve. This gives <br />Corpsmembers the time necessary to develop the skills to enter the workforce and become self- <br />sufficient. The OCCC program provides an opportunity for Corpsmembers to earn a living through <br />paid work experience, learn job skills and further their education, while they serve their <br />community by completing work projects. <br />Summer employment — Employment opportunities are available all year round but for those <br />attending full time school or unable to work year round, summer employment will be available. <br />Pre -apprenticeship programs - Because a big part of our mission involves getting our participants <br />prepared to enter the workforce and become self-sufficient, we have been expanding our work <br />experience program to include summer or seasonal service. OCCC program participants who are <br />selected to participate are 18-25 years old and receive paid work experience with our partner <br />companies, like Goodwill Industries, Smart & Final, CVS Pharmacy, Party City, Marshalls, Costco, <br />and many others. They are allowed to work a maximum of 29 hours per week, nights and <br />weekends if needed, for up to 90 days while they earn their diploma. <br />Internships orjob shadowing- Job shadowing is available for new trainees to observe their peers <br />as working Corpsmembers and also to experience different positions in the labor market. Ride- <br />alongs on work crew projects give new participants the opportunity to see firsthand the duties <br />and expectations of Corpsmembers on conservation projects. Also many of ourjob development <br />placements have job shadowing as part of a new hire training period. <br />on-the-job training provides Corpsmembers the opportunity to earn while they learn, with <br />business, leadership, and teamwork skills. They train with professionals in a variety of fields, gain <br />confidence in their own abilities, and pursue their career goals. Corpsm embers' time at the OCCC <br />is largely spent serving their communities. OCCC projects and on-the-job training opportunities <br />cover Orange County: aiding recycling efforts, restoring its native habitats, protecting water <br />supplies, and working on fee for service projects throughout Orange County. Corpsmembers <br />leave, worker's compensation and liability insurance is paid through OCCC's grant funding, along <br />with any uniforms the partner business requires. Assistance with transportation and other <br />supportive services are also provided. Under the mentorship of the partner's employees, our <br />participants learn valuable job skills that enhance their knowledge and ability. <br />B. Special Consideration for targeted in demand industries as identified in the SAWIB's five <br />year plan. <br />EXHIBIT A <br />