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EXHIBIT 1 The OCWDB, SAWDB, and AWDB design the workforce framework and facilitate the coordination of public policy that affects workforce development issues through various local and regional initiatives. In direct relation to this program, the region will establish a formal system with other agencies including, but not limited to, housing, transportation, economic & community development and local education in order to ensure long-term sustainability of the program. These partnerships will permit access of leveraged funds and resources in order to provide the services necessary to train and upskill the population prior to entering the workforce. Furthermore, the region will promote partnerships with employers, local agencies, educational providers and the community to coordinate resources that address sustainable employment issues. In order to assist the supervised population, attain employment, Business Services staff will work to build private -public partnerships to encourage local employers to train and hire. The region will work in coordinating workforce development activities with both the local and regional are. In addition, collaborative efforts will focus on advocating for current and future workforce needs of employers and job seekers. 2. Describe innovative approaches the program will use to draw funds from existing realignment or other sources New methods of aligning goals and services with local and regional partners will be imperative to the success of the program. The OCRPU has identified the need to co -locate with partners, which would permit Parole and Probation Officers to easily refer participants to employment services provided within their offices. This will allow for a streamline of services between workforce and correction partners, ensuring that funding potential is maximized and efficiently expended. This approach will allow direct referrals from Parole or Probation to a workforce navigator co -located within reporting centers. Furthermore, workforce staff from the local boards will be able to participate in Parole and Probation unit meetings that will facilitate the sharing of information. The targeted population is often unprepared for employment and lack financial resources to sustain participation in training for an extended period of time. The One -Stop Systems (AJCC) in the OC Region will implement protocols that provide direct support and referrals for housing, transportation, clothing, uniforms, tools, and other necessities. In order to further leverage resources, additional partners, such as OCCCP, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), CalFresh, OC Child Support, and Adult Education Block Grant (AEGB). Realigning service strategies and resources will permit the OC Region to serve the targeted population in a greater capacity. In addition, utilizing their expertise and time, partners can further collaborate with local AJCCs in delivering workshops and trainings to better education both justice -involved job seekers and employers. 3. Describe how the program will build off of existing efforts to serve this population, create new or adapt existing approaches, and/or accelerate the application of promising practices in workforce development and skill attainment for the supervised population. The ORPU will continue exploring methods to aid the supervised population. Efforts include reaching out to local and regional partners to expand programs that assist and connect justice -involved individuals with pathways to attain self-sufficiency. Specifically, the ORPU will focus on middle skill occupation, which historically pay higher wages than the regional average. This will be particularly beneficial to individuals without a four-year college degree. It will assist increasing their overall standard of living and quality of fife. AJCC staff will work closely with clients to connect them with employment opportunities in the Manufacturing, Construction, and Hospitality and Tourism sectors that are traditionally accommodating to this population. The OC Region will work to develop a coordinated outreach effort to expand the list of businesses that have a history of hiring justice -involved individuals. AJCC staff will be knowledgeable of opportunities and incentives available for businesses who are willing to hire the target populated. As such, the OCRPU will make it a priority to work with businesses who offerjobs with good wages and benefits. The three boards, the Employment Development Department (EDD), and additional partners will collaborate and disseminate information to local businesses and partners about the various available resources, such as AB 1008 Fair Chance Hiring, the Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit, California New Employment Tax Credit, and Federal Fidelity Bonding through the EDD state bonding services. Staff will also work with Community Page 19 Prison to Employment Initiative Direct and Supportive Services Grant Orange Regional Planning Unit 25G-53