O.C. CONSERVATION CORPS 13 - 2006

Home Browse Search

Orange Count}' Conservation Corps and '{outhbuild Santa Ana Vv'orkforce lnvestment Board Requesl for Proposal The Youth Service Provider Netv.'ork PY 2005/2006 The OCCC uses a variety of approaches to effectively deliver its program components and meet the various learning styles of its corpsmembers. Services for out of school youth, who generally dropped out of school, must be varied and interesting in order to engage them in the program. Therefore activities must be planned that are not just classroom based. but incorporate a variety of venues and methods to ensure training and instruction is interesting and most important applicable to their needs. The OCCC integrates field training with classroom instruction to connect academic skills with occupational skills. Instruction, both academic and occupational, is designed and delivered knowing that most corpsmembers' basic academic skills are below the 8th grade. Instruction may be classroom based, field based, on-line, individual, smallllarge group, crew based, using demonstrations, lectures, packets, guest speakers, and individual research. The OCCC uses the following approaches: . In the community: OCCC work projects; educational field trips; work related field trainings; participation in community events and youth oriented groups, meetings, and events to instill a sense of community service and pride; . Classroom: OCCC charter high school; OCCC Toastmasters; new corpsmember orientation, vocational and occupational skills training; life skills, pre- employment skills, etc; . \Vorkshops: specialized trainings (CPR/First Aid, Forklift, Chain saw certification, etc.); safety demonstrations, leadership development, support services and educational topics (health, substance abuse, etc.) Main Purpose of Program Whal is Ihe orf'anizalion Mission Slalemenl? The mission of the OCCC is to provide an opportunity for youth and young adults to learn work skills; develop a work ethic; develop a sense of community responsibility; further their formal education; develop leadership skills; and achieve the self-esteem necessary to enter the workforce. OCCC Values are: . Support of personal, educational, and career development . Commitment to servicing the needs of Orange County youth . Strive for excellence and integrity in everything we do . Serve the needs of the community and environment . Importance of cost effective operations to achieve our mission . Importance of teamwork, training, mentoring, and respect for others OCCC's Organizational Purpose is to empower youth and young adults to become self- sufficient members of their community. The OCCC accomplishes this by offering various programs that provide oppOJ1unities for educational, professional, and personal development that will provide the necessary skills to develop and maintain a positive Page 6 of 22