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CITY OF SANA ANA COMINIUNITY DEVELOPNIENT BLOCK GRANT Scope of Work Annual Accomplishment Goal 'Total number of clients anticipated to he served during the I2 -month contract period= 55 PERSONS II. Total number of unduplicated Scuta Ana residents to be served with grant funds during the 12 - month contract period = _ 5� PERSONS III. Description of Work - in space below, describe the program to be funded during the I2 -month contract period including. services to be provided, program goals, client characteristics, & how grant funds will be utilized. Program Goal: To assist students from low/moderate income families in Santa Ana to complete high school, enroll in college and continue preparation for a profession that fulfills their potential. Primary Objectives: (A) To recruit 55 high school seniors in the ten month program which begins in September and ends in June after high school graduation. a. Task/Action i. Interview interested juniors and seniors from March -August 2004 ii. Get recommendations from teachers, counselors, etc. (B) To recruit and train 55 professional men and women to serve as mentors to the students. a. Task/Action I. Make recruitment presentations to local businesses ii. Send letters to all service clubs, Hispanic Chamber and Chamber of Commerce in Santa Ana iii. Send letters to existing mentors iv. Conduct mandatory mentor training sessions from March — October 2004 v. Conduct background checks on all mentors through SAUSD Police Services vi. Review resumes and match mentors with students in June -August 2004 (C) To hold 10 monthly dinner meetings (Mentor Nights) for students and mentors to educate students concerning career and training opportunities, and to encourage networking between various students and mentors. At least one of these meeting will be held at a local college or university. (10 meetings X 3 hours X 55 students = 1650 hours). a. Task/Action i. Establish schedule of programs and trips ii. Recruit presenters from various professions iii. Prepare discussion and handout materials for each meeting 1. Resumes, filling out applications, interviewing, etc. iv. Choose meeting sites and plan menus (D) To Provide 200 hours of additional career/college guidance and enrichment activities at each of the high schools for the students in the program (50 hours each quarter equaling a total of 200 hours of assistance). a. Task/Action i. Identify one certified teacher/advisor at each of the schools to coordinate program ii. Arrange for additional career/educational guidance on and off campus Ill. Advisor sets appointment time with 20 students and plans group activities