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2. Proposed Program (1 page max) Due to COVID-19, OCCC is following the guidelines of the CDC. Please refer to attached OCCC COVID-19 Policies and Procedures which are subject to change. Youth will enroll in the Orange County Conservation Corps' program for services in the following (5) types of measurable skill gains: educational skill advancement, occupational skill training high school diploma services, individualized paidjob training, and post -secondary educational achievement. Each youth enrolled will develop an individual service strategy (ISS) in direct coordination with an OCCC Program Specialist. The timeline of services will consist of up to 12 months' direct service. Each participant will also be eligible for 12-months post exit follow up services. Youth services are designed to overcome significant barriers not otherwise met within the traditional community assessment of needs. OCCC has extensive history serving youth participants with severe barriers. Services include but are not limited to: recruitment, screening, assessment and linkages, case management, ISS, orientation, enrollment, paid job training, certifications, competitive employment, educational services, supportive services, skill attainment, and service provisions with individualized target outcomes for each participant. Corpsmembers approach the program in 4-phases of leadership development. Upon successful completion of comprehensive service goals, youth experience transformational personal growth, post -secondary educational gains, and increased wages through competitive employment. To assist Corpsmembers in overcoming the barriers and complete the WiOA program successfully, the OCCC Case Manager will identify community partnerships and resources which are available and can provide appropriate service to the participant, i.e. Anaheim Housing Authority, Project Kinship (Conviction Sentence Reduction), Volunteers of America, Department of Child Support Services, OC Head Start (Child Care), Drug and Alcohol treatment programs, community health care services, Wells Fargo Outreach Team (Financial Literacy), Anaheim Workforce Center, CalWORKS, DMV, etc). Support services are Critical to help ensure Corpsmembers are able to obtain and maintain employment post -Corp. These include bus passes, gas cards, housing assistance, childcare assistance and more. The OCCC program design is comprehensive and coordinates services for at -risk youth through extensive network of community partners who provide services as in -kind support. • Program Specialist will be responsible for coordinating outside support services with local agencies and community partners • Meetings with collaborating agencies will be scheduled monthly to review and coordinate support services with partnering agencies • Semi-monthly Program Department meetings will include community partner presentations The OCCC's Program Specialist, in coordination with the WIOA participant, are mentors to our youth. Program Specialist will develop the youth's ISS inclusive of assessment results, work readiness evaluation. ONET and counseling and guidance for personal needs and potential barriers to success. Case managers will review Individual Educational Plans (IEP), help in requesting previous transcripts from high schools, and conduct work readiness pre and post-tests. Corpsmembers receive extensive training in "Green" technologies and projects that address critical state needs, including natural resources and land management, energy and climate programs, emergency response and disaster relief, recycling and land diversion programs, and active transportation development.