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DocuSign Envelope ID: E1071 D5D-DF7F-4608-B2B7-67AAA5BC8785 <br />City of Santa Ana Youth Employment Project <br />Funded by CaliforniaVolunteers <br />RFA # CV23-112 <br />the county. Mercado El Sol carries an array of canned goods, and meat and dairy <br />products. The site is near downtown Santa Ana and is set up to provide more than <br />just nutritious food in the poor neighborhood it serves, it offers patrons measures of <br />compassion and respect that will also be instilled in the CA4AII fellows that are placed <br />there. <br />By offering meaningful paid work experiences across various roles within the city and <br />career exploration, the City is actively addressing immediate community needs while <br />simultaneously contributing to the development of skilled individuals. These <br />experiences contribute to the development of career pathways, guiding youth towards <br />fulfilling and sustainable roles within the community. The programs comprehensive <br />approach aligns with the City's commitment to fostering a robust, interconnected, and <br />service -oriented community. By nurturing talent and strengthening the city's capacity <br />in education and public services, the City ensures long-term benefits for residents, <br />reinforcing its dedication to the holistic development of both individuals and the <br />community at large. <br />This proposed CA4AII program empowers the youth with practical skills, career <br />insights, and a sense of civic responsibility while contributing to the overall well-being <br />and vibrancy of their community. Through this program, the City is actively investing <br />in the future workforce while simultaneously enhancing the quality and accessibility of <br />essential community services. <br />The proposed start date for programming is September 1, 2024. The proposed <br />program will be offered year-round with a summer program to accommodate CA4AII <br />fellows school schedule and additional flexibility in their availability to work during the <br />summer months. <br />Section 3: Youth Recruitment/Development <br />The City and its CBO partners have established networks that will be relied upon to <br />disseminate program information and assist in recruiting youth from the priority <br />eligibility categories. For example, the Youth Services Provider Network through the <br />WORK Center holds meetings on a monthly basis, which brings together community <br />serving organizations who have a youth focus and work with foster, homeless and <br />justice involved individuals. <br />The City will also use various media resources including release of periodic news <br />releases through its Public Information Officer; posting of electronic program <br />announcements/flyers to social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and <br />program information on the City's website. <br />Other outreach strategies will include posting physical program announcements/flyers <br />at all Santa Ana library branches, recreation centers, community and family resource <br />centers, high school and college career counseling centers, and other high -traffic <br />4 <br />