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EXHIBIT 1 <br />City of Santa Ana Youth Employment Project <br />Funded by CaliforniaVolunteers <br />RFA # CV23-112 <br />The SAPL will collaborate with the WORK Center to provide workshops and training <br />sessions that include Robotics Basics, Coding, Digital Literacies, Digital Media Arts <br />and Al, and a Youth Leadership program to the CA4AI1 fellows. <br />Fellows interested in more future -edge Al and STEM technology exploration will be <br />connected with organizations to learn more. The aim is to empower youth through <br />hands-on experiences and exposure to Al and STEM technology, fostering their <br />career exploration and workforce development. <br />Based on current performance outcomes and feedback from the CA4AI1 fellows, the <br />City plans to continue its partnership with Working Wardrobes for delivery of workforce <br />readiness services. Working Wardrobes will offer impactful workforce readiness <br />workshops like Navigation Success in the Workplace, Harassment Prevention, Power <br />of your Image, with the added option of providing professional wardrobe services to <br />equip fellows for successful entry into the workforce. After the CA4AI1 fellows have <br />begun their work experience they will be provided with workshops on resume writing, <br />interview skills, job search and recognizing the skills they are gaining in their work <br />experience component and how they translate into securing and retaining <br />employment. This collaboration allows participants to attend a tailored selection of <br />workshops, ensuring an effective approach to their career development. The <br />workshops aim to empower the youth by providing them with valuable skills, <br />confidence, and the necessary tools to navigate the professional world of work <br />successfully. <br />The City, through the WORK Center, will develop worksites and provide paid work <br />experiences year round in such capacities as program leaders, community center <br />attendants, and other support staff who will actively contribute to the restoration and <br />revitalization of Community Service programming at essential community hubs such <br />as parks, community centers, libraries, and family resource centers. Additionally, <br />youth will gain experience and career awareness in Planning & Building as Customer <br />Service Clerks, Building Safety Division Aides and Code Enforcement Aides with the <br />goal of strengthening public service in government. The WORK Center will continue <br />to partner with the Santa Ana Police Department to offer exposure to careers in service <br />and community safety. CA4AI1 fellows will gain work experience at the Police Athletic <br />& Activity League as tutors, and support staff to other internal Police departments such <br />as the Jail Bureau, and Forensics. This expansion into Planning & Building and the <br />Police departments aligns with the broader goal of strengthening public service in <br />government by exposing CA4AI1 fellows to diverse career paths and creating <br />awareness of the crucial roles local government provides in community. <br />Additionally, partnerships to provide career awareness and services around food <br />insecurity will continue with two local area food banks - Community Action Partnership <br />of OC and Second Harvest - both serve the region and CA4AI1 fellows have had work <br />experience assignments assisting in distribution, warehousing and growing fresh food. <br />Second Harvest runs Mercado El Sol in partnership with the El Sol Science & Arts <br />Academy public charter school, its second school -affiliated permanent food pantry in <br />3 <br />