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Elements 2-10. Youth who meet the minimum requirements for enrollment will take part in an interview and assessment prior to taking part in job-training at TSJ. The T ABE assessment test will be used to identify basic skill deficiencies of each student. Program components are adjusted to meet the youth basic skills needs as determined by the assessment. Enrollment activities begin one month prior to the course start date, This is followed by 15-18 weeks of intensive job-training. Youth who successfully complete their job-training receive certification proving proficiency in the training program in which they participated, Certification is given by industry based and accredited organizations. We also offer a supportive service/counseling sessions.A substance abuse counselor has the responsibility at Taller San Jose for issues related to education, testing, counseling and support services related to drug and alcohol abuse. This individual is part of the Support Services Team and works with other team members to help students address issues that may threaten their ability to complete program goals and move on to successful employment. As an organization, TSJ is distinguished by program refinement and continuous improvement. TSJ uses an established evaluation method including: client surveys, focus groups, and feedback collected during mentoring sessions to address client concerns. TSJ program staff meets bi-monthly to discuss and refine exisiting programs and services. Program Description Taller San Jose is positioned to serve the older out-of-school youth (18-21) population through an intensification of its present program with an emphasis on recruitment, assessment, training, case management, educational opportunities, support and employment services, Eligible youth have the opportunity to participate in highly focused training in construction, information technology, and medical careers. The training model for each of the vocational program at TSJ focuses on three key areas: Hard Skills Development - work experience, Employability Development - job preparation, and Life Skills Development - on-going personal development. Over the course of the training period, youth complete the following curriculum: HARD SKILLS EMPLOY ABIL TY LIFE SKILLS Taller Tech . Customer Service i . Anger Management . Construction (15 wks) i . Employer . Communication & Career Tech Expectations Listening Skills Microsoft Office Specialist . Interview Techniques . Conflict Resolution (16 wks Medical Careers . Job Search Strategies . Drug & Alcohol . CNA (18 wks) . Mock Interview Education Front Office . Networking . Goal Setting . Resume Writing . Leadership . Workplace Saftey Development . Personal Finance . Public Speaking . Workplace Math TSJ is not an island. Located in the geographic center of Santa Ana, the program interacts with numerous educational and social service organizations to accomplish its goals. TSJ views its role as a strong advocate for the unseen and underserved out-of- school youth in Santa Ana. Partnerships with local organizations including: the Probation Department, La Familia; the Regional Occupation Program, the Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center (SA WC), Santa Ana College (SAC), and the Orange County