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responsible for assisting cros with job placements and school enrollment. This staff person will also work to expand the OCCC's current network of employers and educational organizations to further facilitate and improve these post program placements. In tandem with the OCCC WIA Coordinator, the OCCC Director of Cms Development and other assigned staff will also be responsible for expanding OCCC's current supportive service network designed to overcome identified barriers to employment. Supportive service network expansion will include establishing the rapport necessary to facilitate effective referral and follow-up with childcare providers, apprenticeship programs, social service agencies, transportation providers, vocational training schools, substance abuse counseling, housing, food, emergency services, etc. Follow-up OCCC will conduct 30-day, 90-day, 6-month and 12-month follow-ups with OCCC graduates. The WIA Coordinator working with the Transition Specialist will contact both the participant and the employer. Assistance will be provided to overcome any barriers to employment retention, address and/or resolve problems or issues affecting job performance, and to offer OCCC support and encouragement. Corpsmembers are encouraged to return to OCCC for job search assistance, counseling, employment retention skills reinforcement, and to complete high school requirements for graduation. OCCC conducts monthly alumni meetings to afford graduates the opportunity to network and receive assistance from OCCC education and case management staff. Unemployed Corps graduates in good standing, i.e., satisfactory work performance and attendance, will be eligible for OCCC rehire and further OCCC participation. Staff Plan Indicate how many staff and hours will be available to work with WIA participants. The following is a partial list of key OCCC staff members who will be directly and indirectly responsible for the Santa Ana-WIB funded program, i.e., program development, implementation, outcomes and supervision. See attached budget information for exact percentage of time for each staff member's involvement with the program. • Rick Stroup, OCCC Executive Director -MS, Education (School Administration) CA Teaching, Pupil Personnel, and Administrative Credentials; 6 years experience with OCCC and over 24 years experience working with youth and young adults in various educational, community, and administrative settings; active member of the Santa Ana, Anaheim and Orange County Youth Councils; chairs the Santa Ana Empowerment Zone Workforce Development Committee; and was a state youth council nominee; • Robert Von Gietzen, Director of Operations-4 years experience with the OCCC; former volunteer firefighter and trained Emergency Medical Technician; and over 6 years experience supervising various types of work crews. • Carmen Gonzalez, Director of Corpsmember Development- BS, Human Services; 5 years experience with the OCCC; and over 6 years experience working in community outreach and recruiting. • Roberta Smith, OCCC Finance Manager-BS, Accounting; 11 years experience with fund accounting in profit and non-profit organizations. • Alicia Totaro, Teacher -CA teaching credential; 2 years experience working with young adults as a teacher in public school settings. 20