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City of Santa Ana CDBG Scope of Work Program Year 2019-20 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020) Name of Organization Name of Funded Program Taller San Jose Hope Builders Annual Accomplishment Goal Unduplicated Participants anticipated to be served during the 12-month contract period. 22 TOTAL1 22 1 Santa Ana Participants 1 1OR. 1 22 Low Income 100% Schedule of Performance ed (estimated) Participant Quarter 1: JUL 1 - SEP 30 6 Quarter 2: OCT 1 - DEC 31 6 Quarter 3: JAN 1 - MAR 31 5 Quarter 4: APR 1 - JUN 30 5 22 Program and Funding Description Estimated $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 $ 7,600.00 $ 30,000.00 Hope Builders seeks funding from the City of Santa Ana to prepare 22 Santa Ana residents for the workforce through its business applications training program in the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Hope Builders serves 18-28 year old youth from Orange County who are: 100% nemployed/underemployed and lowincome, 70% basic skills deficient, 72% impacted by violence and 44% pregnant or parenting. Prior to enrollment, Hope Builders carefully vets each candidate to determine their readiness for engaging in the program. Youth who wish to enroll must demonstrate they are ready for change by: submitting an application, participating in an interview, passing a drug test, possessing right-to-work documents and taking a basic skills assessment test. Trainees are expected to show up on time every day, dressed professionally, drug free and with a good attitude. While operating on the premise that youth do not learn how to work by solely sitting in a classroom, trainees are paid ($75/week) in a training program that simulates the workplace and consists of four components delivered over a 28-month period: • 16 weeks of hard -skills training (Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:00): The business applications program trains and prepares youth for employment as administrative assistants, receptionists and data entry specialists in business settings. Hope Builders co -enrolls trainees in SAC's Office Management Certificate program. SAC instructors teach classes Monday through Thursday at SAC, and Hope Builders staff conduct training sessions on site on Fridays. Classes include Business Math, Introduction to Microsoft Office, Business Writing Skills, Office Procedures and Keyboard Skills. Upon completion, trainees earn 17 units towards completion of an AA degree program. • 28 months of Case Management and Life Skills: Upon program enrollment, each trainee is matched with a Support Specialist who, over a 28-month period, works with youth to address barriers that may prevent them from successfully completing the program and/or retaining employment. During skills training, Support Specialists conduct life skills workshops and meet weekly with trainees one-on-one and in small groups, to address social - emotional issues and monitor their progress. Upon training completion, Support Specialists conduct a follow-up assessment to develop a plan for a smooth transition to the labor market and/or post -secondary education program, and maintain monthly contact for up 24 months after training completion or until the client has maintained employment for at least 6 months. • 28 months of Career & Education Pathways: