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TSJ are also generated through the school system, churches, community organizations, and the probation department. Although the TSJ program offers all 10 WIA Elements/Services, youth taking part in job-training and work experience through TSJ will receive services concentrating on WIA Elements 2-10. Youth who meet the minimum requirements for enrollment will take part in an interview and assessment prior to taking part in job-training at TSJ. The T ABE assessment test will be used to identify basic skill deficiencies of each student. Program components are adjusted to meet the youth basic skills needs as determined by the assessment. Enrollment activities begin one month prior to the course start date. This is followed by 15-22 weeks of intensive job-training. Youth who successfully complete their job-training receive certification proving proficiency in the training program in which they participated. Certification is given by industry based and accredited organizations. o As an organization, TSJ is distinguished by program refinement and continuous improvement. TSJ uses an established evaluation method including: client surveys, focus groups, and feedback collected during mentoring sessions to address client concerns. TSJ program staff meets bi-monthly to discuss and refine exisiting programs and services. Program Description Taller San Jose is positioned to serve the older out-of-school youth (18-21) population through an intensification of its present program with an emphasis on recruitment, assessment, training, case management, educational opportunities, support and employment services. Eligible youth have the opportunity to participate in highly focused training in construction, information technology, and medical careers. The training model for each ofthe vocational program at TSJ focuses on three key areas: Hard Skills Developme/ll- work experience, Employability Developme/ll- job preparation, and Life Skills Developme/ll- on-going personal development. Over the course of the training period, youth complete the following cUlTiculum: . . . : Taller Tech . Customer Service . Anger Management . Construction (15 wks) . Employer Expectations . Communication & Career Tech . Interview Techniques Listening Skills . Microsoft Office . Job Search Strategies . Conflict Resolution Specialist (16 wks) . Mock Interview . Drug & Alcohol . A+ Technician (22 wks) . Networking Education Medical Careers . Resume Writing . Goal Setting . CNA (18 wks) . Workplace Safley . Leadership Development . Front Office . Personal Finance . Public Speaking . Wark lace Math 3