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DocuSign Envelope ID: El07lD5D-DF7F-4608-B2B7-67AAA5BCB86 Nlt A Scope Of 1N01'k City of Santa Ana Youth Employment Project Funded by CaliforniaVolunteers RFA # CV23-112 Point of Deborah Sanchez, Economic Development Specialist III/ Santa Ana Contact: Workforce Development Board Director dsanchez@santa-ana.org (714) 565-2621 Section 1: Program Goal Part of the mission of the City of Santa Ana is to is to deliver efficient public services in partnership with the community to ensure a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for youth, and a high quality of life for residents. Santa Ana youth, like youth in many communities, face various challenges in entering and navigating the workforce. These challenges can be influenced by a combination of economic, educational and social factors. High demand for jobs and limited availability of entry-level positions can make it challenging for youth to secure employment. Youth often face the challenge of needing work experience to get a job but struggle to gain experience without prior employment. The City of Santa Ana, through its Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), intends to provide meaningful work experience to local youth, particularly those who are historically part of underrepresented groups and have difficulty finding employment. The focus will be on low-income youth, justice involved youth and other marginalized groups. Strategically, the City will strengthen existing partnerships and establish new ones with other local government agencies and non-profit organizations that are committed to increasing youth employment, providing career guidance, mentoring, and fostering that same commitment in the youth they serve. With this grant, youth will be provided with meaningful work experience coupled with intensive career exploration. Youth will have the opportunity to explore various careers in public service, education, food insecurity and the exploration of future -edge Al and STEM technology tools. Lastly, the project aims to address issues of food insecurity by collaborating with food recovery organizations and services to help feed those in need. The lead for this project is the SAWDB, the designated administrator and operator of workforce development programming for the City of Santa Ana and recipient of federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce development funding. The SAWDB is part of the city's Community Development Agency and brings a history of working with the community and expertise in implementation and oversight of federal, state and local grants.