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Due to recent program growth, TS.J implemented a student trackmg system whicb monitors student attendance, goal setting and achievement, educational assessment and progress, as well as assist1l1g with reclllltment and retention efforts. This information helps staff target students in danger of dropping out of educational or job trail1lng programs. In addition, TS.J regularly tracks the following data to measure program effectiveness: . Number of youth recruited for vocational programs. . Number of youth who complete courses of study. . 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 apprentJces employed 60, 90, I 80,365 days after job placement. . Number of apprentices previously lt1carcerated who remain free of violent or drug related cnmes. Experience TSJ serves tbe educatiOnal and job-training needs oftbe undereducated and unemployed out-of- school youtb population of Santa Ana who bave fallen through the cracks of traditional educational systems TS.J accomplishes this by providing a comprehensive package of services including: 1. Provides a high school diploma program for out-of-school. Nearly 500 youtb 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 tbe necessary application, registration, and financial aid fmIDs. Students that take advantage of this resource also receive priority registration for their first semester within the community college district. 3. In conjunction with ROP, TS.J 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 empowennent. This program is not cunentJy being offered. 5. Monthly bus passes and childcare vouchers are available to students who maintain an attendance rate of 90% and attendance. 6. All TS.J 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. ThTOugh 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 Cout1 of Orange County hold court proceeds on a monthly basis at the TS.J facility located at 810 N. Broadway. 8