HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA

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reference. Santa Ana ranks as the fourth densest city in the entire nation. SAWC, through its central location in downtown Santa Ana, shall provide and/or coordinate WIOA services to individuals, providing them with the necessary skills to participate in building a world -class workforce in Santa Ana. The SAWC offers the community a variety of informational, employment and training services based on individual needs. Those needs are met by the combined efforts of the SAWC Partners as described by the Santa Ana AJCC Partner Services, included herein as Attachment 2 and incorporated herein by reference. B. SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE SANTA ANA WORK CENTER Services and referrals provided at the SAWC by AJCC Partners may include, but are not limited to, the following: I. Basic Career Services: a. Eligibility determination; b. Outreach, intake, and orientation to information and services; c. Initial assessment of skill levels, including: literacy, numeracy, and English proficiency; and, aptitudes, abilities, and support service needs; d. Labor exchange services, including: i. Job vacancy listings in labor market areas; ii. Information on job skills needed to obtain the vacant jobs; and, iii. Information relating to in -demand occupations, including earnings and opportunities for advancement; e. Provision of performance and program cost information on the Eligible Training Provider List ("ETPL") eligible programs by program and type of provider f. Provision of information in acceptable formats and languages that identify actual performance against performance accountability measures g. Provision of infonmation related to support services h. Provision of information and assistance in filing Unemployment Insurance claims; and, i. Assistance in establishing eligibility for programs of financial aid assistance for training and education programs not funded through WIOA. 2. Individualized Career Services: a. Comprehensive and specialized assessment of skill levels and service needs including: Diagnostic testing; and, other assessment tools; b. In-depth interview and evaluation to determine barriers and goals; c. Development of Individual Employment Plan (IEP) to identify goals, objectives, and services; d. Group counseling; e. Individual counseling; f. Career planning; g. Short-term pre -vocational services, including: development of learning skills; communication skills; and, other soft skills to prepare individuals for employment or training; h. Workforce preparation activities, including: basic academic; and, obtaining other skills necessary for successful transition into postsecondary education, training or employment;