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The OCCC shall provide an Objective Assessment of the individual's readiness for <br /> meaningful work. The assessment will include academic and employability skill levels, <br /> service needs of each participant, a review of basic skills, occupational skills, prior work <br /> experience, employability, interests, aptitudes (including non-traditional job interests), <br /> supportive service needs, and developmental needs of the participant. <br /> The OCCC shall develop an Individualized Service Strategy for each participant that <br /> shall identify a career pathway goal, appropriate achievement objectives, and planned <br /> supportive services. The OCCC shall provide preparation for post-secondary educational <br /> opportunities, strong linkages between academic and occupational learning, preparation <br /> for unsubsidized employment opportunities, and effective connections to intermediaries <br /> with strong links to the job market and local regional employers. <br /> The OCCC shall provide case management for each youth participant on an <br /> ongoing basis. Case managers shall assist youth as needed to ensure successful <br /> program completion,job placement, and goal attainment. The case manager will oversee <br /> the participant's progress in his/her training activities, and provide counseling, guidance, <br /> and crisis intervention. <br /> Program Goals include: <br /> • Referrals to community resources <br /> • Tracking progress on the job <br /> • Increase youth employment to secure a better-paying job <br /> • Career pathway development and further education planning or training <br /> • Assistance with job/work-related problems <br /> • Adult mentoring <br /> • Leadership development <br /> • Supportive services <br /> • Strengthen local government capacity to address community challenges <br /> In those instances, when youth participants will engage in paid work experience <br /> outside the direct supervision of the OCCC, the OCCC shall develop worksites that will <br /> provide youth with meaningful work experiences with capable, trained supervisors. Each <br /> worksite shall receive a supervisor orientation and a copy of a worksite agreement. <br /> • The OCCC shall develop a worksite agreement following established City <br /> guidelines, for each worksite training site developed and used for the youth <br /> work experience. Worksite supervisors shall receive an orientation regarding <br />