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Completed assessment will lead to the development of an individual employment plan identifying the employment goals, appropriate achievement objectives, and appropriate combination of services to achieve the goals, and support services needs to remove barriers to achieving successful outcomes. At a minimum, take into account the participant's: Family situation, Education, Basic educational skill, Prior work experience and skills, Occupational skills, Life circumstances of barriers to participation in training and/or work, Employability (attitude towards work, motivation, work maturity skills, financial resources and needs, Interest, career goals and aptitudes (including non-traditional jobs), Supportive service needs, and Personal employment information relating to the local labor market. IV. Regional Supportive Service/Earn & Learn Plan 1. Describe strategies for offering services that are accessible to people who are likely to face the greatest challenges in the labor market such as persons with disabilities facing barriers to employment or low-income disconnected women and men with little to no previous work experience or education attainment and who require immediate income assistance. To assist those that face extensive barriers, the three local boards will make collaborative efforts towards enhancing Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE). CIE seeks to combine resources between the OCDB, SAWD13, AWDB and its partners in addressing employment for populations affected by Intellectual Disability (ID) and Development Disability (DD). Specifically, collaboration with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is necessary in order to expand this initiative. The DOR is currently a member of the Chamber of Commerce and connects with local businesses on a monthly basis in order to introduce their services. DOR utilizes these events to present infomaation for On -the -Job training (OJT) and work experience opportunities. To address the needs of jobseekers with ID/DD or those that are low-income with little to no work experience or education, the three boards will continue to work alongside DOR in conducting trainings and outreach. Local AJCCs will host a DOR representative to take referrals and provide services, such as vocational training or employment services. Due to DOR's expertise in understanding the barriers of this population, they will continue to conduct trainings in order to educate and coach AJCC staff in handling this clientele. Case Managers will learn how to interact with the client and determine whether they should enter into training, job search, or receive a referral to another partner. In addition, Business Services Representatives will learn how to communicate with employers in order to incentivize ID/DD hires and provide guidance on how to hire and onboard this population_ In addition, AJCC staff will assist in connecting the population with OJT and additional job placement opportunities to ensure that clients can immediately attain an income. This is extremely important when addressing the needs of low-income members of the supervised population that must enter into the workforce soon after post -release, 2. Describe the types of services that are currently funded by existing, new, and prospective regional partners, the baseline levels of service (number of individuals and types of service) currently being provided in the region to individuals from this population, and how funds furnished through the Prison to Employment Initiative will modify the types and quantity of services provided. These modifications should reflect the diversity of services needed to address the evolving needs of individuals prior to and upon release. The ORPU engages with various local and regional partners in order to deliver services for clients. For programs that previously assisted justice -involved individuals, the region has served over 350 clients across the Orange County Workforce Area utilizing WIOA.funds. Current funding supports case management, business services, supportive services, and additional resources provided by partners. This includes, but is not limited to, indirect or direct payment for bus passes, uniforms, licensing fees, etc. If awarded, the funds are expected to serve an additional 350 justice -involved individuals within a similar capacity. Local AJCCs and partners will utilize P2E funding to cover internal and external expenses accrued for the supervised population pre and post -release. Page 16 Prison to Employment Initiative Direct and Supportive Services Grant Orange Regional Planning Unit