ORANGE COUNTY CONSERVATION CORPS (2)

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high school diploma in community college, with an emphasis "Increase staff and student utilization of technology in instruction and learning as demonstrated by teachers and students incorporating 21 st Century skills of collaboration, communication, problem -solving, creativity, and character development into assignments" —Dave Conner, CCPA Principle, Orange County Department of Education, Division of Alternative Education. OCCC recognizes another major hurdle to competitive employment in Orange County is a driver's license, as nearly 80% of youth entering programs do not have a driver's license. This challenge is especially pervasive for at -risk youth living in low-income neighborhoods. OCCC is currently developing a 3-year plan to develop urban forestry and arboriculture career development in partnership with West Coast Arborists, Orange County Department of Education and the Disneyland Resorts. The project involves tree planting and monitoring within disadvantaged or severely disadvantaged communities, reduction of Greenhouse gas, career development and driver's education. If the grant is awarded through Proposition 68, OCCC plans to provide onsite driver's education to all youth needing a driver's license the OCCC campus. OCCC offers multiple on -site collaborations with postsecondary institutions, directed at post- secondary educational certifications. OCCC collaborated with the North Orange County Regional Consortium for Adult Education (NOCRC), School of Continuing Education, to bring multiple certification programs to the OCCC campus. These courses included basic computer skills certification (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Early Childhood classwork, IT Certification and other courses. NOCRC provide an on -site teacher, and cohorts of 12-20 youth completed certification coursework. OCCC also collaborated with Pomona Fairplex and the Water training program to provide on -site Water Technician and Water Distribution California State Certification. OCCC hired an state certified instructor to train cohorts of students to pass the Water Distribution 1 (D1) and 2 (D2) level testing requirements, as well as the Water Technician 1 (Tl) and 2 (T2) level certification. The program was also supported by the Orange County Community Foundation, These efforts led to 21 youth participating in the program, youth gaining meaningful employment within the water treatment industry. Field site visits were also taken to various major water treatment facilities throughout the region. OCCC offers multiple on -site collaborations with pre -apprenticeship programs. Associated General Contractors of America — Apprenticeship (AGC) completed on -site presentations, workshops, recruitments, and information session at OCCC. Several Corpsmembers have gone on to complete Journeyman apprenticeships with AGC. OCCC and CCPA have also collaborated with Local 441 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, with the most recent recruitment taking place at the OCCC campus on 1/31/2019 at 3:30pm to all active Corpsmembers (flyer attached to Attachment W). On -site training for Corpsmembers in the conservation paid job training also receive hand tool training skills certification, 4-phase leadership development, workshops, financial literacy, incentives for multiple achievements, food and snacks, hydration flasks, uniforms, boots and safety training skills. Youth receive extensive training in orientation, as part of their on -boarding to the program. Staff meet Corpsmembers at the start of their first shift to provide additional support, answer any questions, assist with the time clock, and assist in the assignment of one's Project Supervisor. Santa Ana City Council Member Jose Solorio provided a letter of support of OCCC.