CALIFORNIA, STATE OF - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES (OPR/CALIFORNIAVOLUNTEERS)

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DocuSign Envelope ID: El07l D5D-DF7F-4608-B2B7-67AAA6BCB785 City of Santa Ana Youth Employment Project Funded by CaliforniaVolunteers RFA # CV23-112 The SAPL will collaborate with the WORK Center to provide workshops and training sessions that include Robotics Basics, Coding, Digital Literacies, Digital Media Arts and Al, and a Youth Leadership program to the CA4AII fellows. Fellows interested in more future -edge Al and STEM technology exploration will be connected with organizations to learn more. The aim is to empower youth through hands-on experiences and exposure to Al and STEM technology, fostering their career exploration and workforce development. Based on current performance outcomes and feedback from the CA4AII fellows, the City plans to continue its partnership with Working Wardrobes for delivery of workforce readiness services. Working Wardrobes will offer impactful workforce readiness workshops like Navigation Success in the Workplace, Harassment Prevention, Power of your Image, with the added option of providing professional wardrobe services to equip fellows for successful entry into the workforce. After the CA4AII fellows have begun their work experience they will be provided with workshops on resume writing, interview skills, job search and recognizing the skills they are gaining in their work experience component and how they translate into securing and retaining employment. This collaboration allows participants to attend a tailored selection of workshops, ensuring an effective approach to their career development. The workshops aim to empower the youth by providing them with valuable skills, confidence, and the necessary tools to navigate the professional world of work successfully. The City, through the WORK Center, will develop worksites and provide paid work experiences year round in such capacities as program leaders, community center attendants, and other support staff who will actively contribute to the restoration and revitalization of Community Service programming at essential community hubs such as parks, community centers, libraries, and family resource centers. Additionally, youth will gain experience and career awareness in Planning & Building as Customer Service Clerks, Building Safety Division Aides and Code Enforcement Aides with the goal of strengthening public service in government. The WORK Center will continue to partner with the Santa Ana Police Department to offer exposure to careers in service and community safety. CA4AII fellows will gain work experience at the Police Athletic & Activity League as tutors, and support staff to other internal Police departments such as the Jail Bureau, and Forensics. This expansion into Planning & Building and the Police departments aligns with the broader goal of strengthening public service in government by exposing CA4AII fellows to diverse career paths and creating awareness of the crucial roles local government provides in community. Additionally, partnerships to provide career awareness and services around food insecurity will continue with two local area food banks - Community Action Partnership of OC and Second Harvest - both serve the region and CA4AII fellows have had work experience assignments assisting in distribution, warehousing and growing fresh food. Second Harvest runs Mercado El Sol in partnership with the El Sol Science & Arts Academy public charter school, its second school -affiliated permanent food pantry in 3