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Due to recent program growth, TSJ implemented a student tracking system which monitors student attendance, goal setting and achievement, educational assessment and progress, as well as assisting with recruitment and retention efforts, This information helps staff target students in danger of dropping out of educational or job training programs, In addition, TSJ regularly tracks the following data to measure program effectiveness: . Number of youth recruited for vocational programs, . Number of youth who complete courses ofslUdy. . Attendance and punctuality rate for youth, . Number of youth who enroll in and complete high school. . Number of youth employed after completion of the program, . Number of apprentices employed 60, 90, 180, 365 days after job placement. . Number of apprentices previously incarcerated who remain free of violent or drug related cnmes, Experience TSJ serves the educational and job-training needs of the undereducated and unemployed out-of- school youth population of Santa Ana who have fallen through the cracks of traditional educational systems, TSJ accomplishes this by providing a comprehensive package of services including: 1, Provides a high school diploma program for out-of-school. Nearly 500 youth have successfully completed their secondary education since 1998, 2. Assistance with transition into community college, A transition specialist from the Santa Ana College works directly with students with completing the necessary application, registration, and financial aid forms, Students that take advantage ofthis resource also receive priority registration for their first semester within the community college district. 3, In conjunction with ROP, TSJ offers two levels of Convalescent Nurses Training (first level and acute care) which provides 18 weeks of classroom and clinical instruction. Students who complete this training are eligible for certification by the State of California. 4, A program focused on developing young leaders - Personal Empowerment Program (PEP) _ invites students to participate in a 7 -week course addressing personal leadership, teambuilding, networking, public speaking, goal setting, and personal empowerment. This program is not currently being offered, 5. Monthly bus passes and childcare vouchers are available to students who maintain an attendance rate of 90% and attendance. 6, All TSJ students 18-28 years of ages are assigned to an adult mentor on staff. Adult mentors assist students with goal setting and work as an advocate for the student. Mentors meet weekly with students and track ongoing progress. 7. Through an extensive Life Skills program, TSJ offers education on topics such as: parenting skills, physical abuse, drug & alcohol abuse, financial matters, anger management, staying crime free, job preparation, interviewing, resume writing, and many other issues. 8. Community Court Program - Judge Lindley with the Superior Court of Orange County hold court proceeds on a monthly basis at the TSJ facility located at 810 N, Broadway. 8