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Main Purpose of Program B. Main Purpose of Program Taller San Jose (St. Joseph's Workshop} has one focused mission —to �'young a�dself-reliantl8iant out of poverty through job training programs that offer the hope of a productive future. Young people in Santa Ana, who have not completed d high ficant obstacles. TSJ addresses job skills, and who have criminal records face a number g hands-onnd ult Chievem these barriers through intensive classroom instructs ae t gltas a highly focused, mentoring to reduce barriers to employment or academic goal -oriented program that challenges its participants to build a foundation for future sustainability. medical Through its intensive job -training efforts in construction, office adhere to basdi emplo} mentrs, youth acquire essential hands-on skills while learning how to principles such as: showing up on -time and as scheduledoo working as pment, and properly fiam member to lling assignments, keeping work areas clean, safely using all q n out time cards. The goal is to assist youth to become economic self-sufficient relatively ployability and short period of time through intensive hands-on Job training coipled with em social development. Job -training at TSJ takes place over a 16 week period. During job -training, participants train four days a week and are provided opportunities for completing a high school diploma,mentor- fourtutoring sessions, and support services such stilendtep meetings. for the durationofthe r parts pation are interns of Taller San Jose and paid a monetary p in the program. Interns receive a $100 per week stipend fesbass oval behavd on norpteamworlc a d work rogram benchmarks, workplace standards for attendance and punctuality, p graduates are assisted inethic. Upon completion of the training component of the program, g locating full-time employment at above minimum wage. By simulating the workforce, TSJ provides an environment lls in high growth industries and loe young adults cate communities after incarceration are able to develop gant meaningful employment. In addition to offertheir g restructurelives, finish their educaJ surrounds the tion and with crucial support services that allow them develop marketable job skills. This approach to rehabilitation is a result of trial and evaluation working with this population over a number of years Taller San Jose employs twenty-four full-time and one part-time staff, with an additional TSJ- three part-time ROP/Centennial staff membeila is to members work with each youth on a daily bas provide support services,instructionaff training, and mentoring. Eligibility is determined through an application process. Program copies ti ip httto e rlcq ireddments. to complete an application for employment and provide original cop g The minimum requirements for enrollment are as follows: i. Must be between the ages of 18-28 ii. Possess valid right-to-work documents iii. Read English at a 6`" grade level (office and medical careers pJ ograms only) iv. Pass pre -hire drug screen 2