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Exhibit B S1-V-07 5) Contractor will provide specialized job readiness workshops such as: Resume Creation and Critique, Interviewing Techniques, Job Search Techniques, Dressing for Success, and Workplace Etiquette. 6) Through the One-Stop Centers, Contractor will provide access to electronic job search tools, self-help references and labor market information. This information will be used to direct Veterans into high wage, high growth careers relevant to their surrounding job market so that training dollars are used in the most effectiye manner. 7) Supportive Services Coordination: Contractor will identify and provide supportive services and/or referrals as appropriate. Supportiye services shall include, but are not limited to transportation, clothing, childcare and other costs that may be a barrier to an indiYidual's jOb search, training or placement. SupportiYe services shall only be issued after a need has been identified and when no other funding is ayailable to pay for such services. The Contractor is responsible for managing the proyision of supportiye services in as cost efficient manner as possible to ensure fair distribution and non-duplication of resources and services. 8) Disability Program Navigator: Contractor will send appropriate Veterans to the One-Stop Disability Program NaYigator (DPN). The DPN proYides the Orange County region with the necessary tools to begin to effectively respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Operating out of the Orange County One-Stop Center, the DPN facilitates access to programs and services that support the efforts of indiYiduals with disabilities seeking employment. These services and supports help disabled individuals achieye financial independence and self-sufficiency through employment. 9) Training: Contractor will be responsible for referring each Veteran to the most appropriate training actiYity for that indiYidual as determined from the assessment and the documented statements in the IEP. It is estimated that 36% of the Veterans enrolled in this program will benefit from training. Various options for training will be explored so an informed choice can be made that will ultimately lead toward attainment of a diploma or credential, job placement and successful job retention. Contractor will, as appropriate, co-enroll the Veteran in relevant WIA training actiYities. The categories below list the training services that shall be made ayailable to individuals showing an assessed need. a) Occupational skills training is offered through Individualized Training Accounts (ITA). ITAs permit a wide range of choices to customers and are locally monitored to offer training in only demand occupations. An ITA will be issued only after being approyed by the Santa Ana Workforce Inyestment Board. The training yendor is responsible for proYiding this training and ensuring that the customer develops the needed competencies to be employed in the specific field. All other needs of the customers are met through the One-Stop Case Manager. It is critical that the customers receive whateyer counseling, supportive services or other assistance they might need in order to Page 5 of 11