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<br />City of Santa Ana <br />Community Development Block Grant <br />Scope of Work <br /> <br />Name of Organization- Taller San Jose <br />Name of Funded Program- Taller San Jose <br />Annual Accomplishment Goal <br />I. Total number ofunduplicated clients (Santa Ana and Non-Santa Ana Residents) anticipated to be served by <br />the funded program, named above, during the l2-month contract period. <br />500 PERSONS <br /> <br />II. Number of only unduplicated Santa Ana residents to be served by the funded program, named above, <br />during the l2-month contract period. <br />300 PERSONS <br /> <br />Program and Funding Description <br />III. Description of Work - In the space below, describe the program to be funded during the l2-month <br />contract period. <br />Taller TECH is a IS-week, paid apprenticship programwhich focuses on the fundamentals of residential construction and job <br />readiness. Annually there are six sessions of 15-20 students. 87% of graduates are employed within 30 days at an average wage of <br />$12/hr. <br /> <br />CareerTech aims to "bridge the digital divide" among TSJ's high risk youth through computer technology and professional <br />development. Students' knowledge is validified through globally-recognizes certification in Microsoft Office and A+ Computer <br />Repair. Business Skills classes are woven throughout the 16-22 week paid training programs. Students are matches with <br />employment upon program graduation. Annually there are 2 sessions of 20-25 students for each class. 75% of graduates will fmd <br />employment within 60 days at an average wage of $ 10/hr. <br /> <br />Through the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training program, TSJ trains students to help meet the need for healthcare workers in <br />Orange County's healthcare community. The 18 week program prepares students to work in convalesent care faacilities and <br />hospitals. Program completion creates eligibility for students to take examinations leading to state CNA certification. There are 2 <br />sessions of 12-15 students annually. 98% ofCNA graduates will pass state board exams and find employment above $9/hr. <br /> <br />TSJ's high school program is open to all sstudents seeking a high school diploma. Students receive academic counseling and <br />mentoring to assist them in achieving their diploma. Approximately 70 students register for the high school program quarterly. <br /> <br />IV. Activities funded by this grant - How will CDBG funds be used for the funded program? Narratively <br />describe the budget for the funded program illustrated in Exhibit B and B-1. <br />CDBG funds will be used to supplement the operating budget for Taller San Jose. Specifically, CDBG funds will be used for <br />communitcations, utilities and off-site parking. The buildings used for Taller San Jose Programs are large and expensive to maintain <br />and parking is insufficient at both building sites for the number of student participants coming for services. Funds granted from <br />CDBG will provide the pro-rated expenses for telephone services and utilities necessary for the operation of the buildings used for <br />Taller San Jose's programs. These funds will also be used for providing off-site parking. <br /> <br />Exhibit A <br />Page 10f2 <br />