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College/Career Transition Program 15 ACCESS Safe Schools & Support Services Santw Ana W orl force Investment Board'Youth Council parents. teachers. and the Transition Specialist. Referrals are prioritized by expected graduation date or immediacy of need. with all students referred receiving an eligibility screening. If they meet NVIA eligibility requirements. they will be enrolled in the program, receive an initial goal assessment. and create an individual service plan. On average. students will receive 10 individual sessions with a Transition Specialist over 1 months before they "exit" the progl am. Individual sessions will use innovative teaching strategies to increase student success and achievement of NVIA performance measures. These strategies include capitalizing on "teachable moments" such as: establishing individual college%career goals with on -going benchmark assessments_ filling out applications for jobs. colleges. and financial aid: meeting at the college campus to enroll and familiarize themselves with the campus: meeting at prospective places of employment to introduce students to potential employers: and developing student portfolios to monitor academic gains. Once students have completed their initial program goal as stated in their Individual Service Plan. they will "exit' the program. The Transition Specialist will then begin providing follow-up services through the completion of their second successful college semester or one year of consistent employment. During the follo«17-up periodh students can contact the Transition Specialist with questions or to request additional assistance at any time. Follow-up services willinclude: maintaining contact with "exited' students and provide ongoing support: coordinating career speakers. college campus tours. and career related field trips that are interesting and likely to attract youth: on -going guidance counseling: monitoring good school%work attendance through frequent phone calls:. and future plan>inu�voal-setting as appropriate. The follow-up period N�"ill also include job readiness and career exploration workshops on the following topics: • ��iaking Career Decisions Completing Tasks Effectively • Preparing Resumes Demonstrating Positive Attitudes Behaviors • Filling Out Applications Presenting Appropriate Appearance • Inter%iewing Exhibiting Good Interpersonal Relations These workshops will be offered during in or small alumni group sessions year-round. 2. Describe how collaborations/partnerships will enhance program services and outcontes. The ill partner with ACCESS teachers and administration, Title I Tutors, Transition Specialist w Foster Youth Services. Safe Schools Clinicians_ and Youth Development Program staff to utilize their expertise in case consultations and connect students to needed resources/services. The Transition Specialist will guide students step-by-step through their transition to life after graduation. These transition senices include: assisting vouth with enrollment in institutions of higher education and connecting them to the Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOPS) at their college of choice. This connection to EOPS will ensure a seamless transition to college and long -tern student retention. The Transition Specialist will also facilitate enrollment in trade schools. vocational programs. Regional Occupational Program (ROP) classes. enlisting m in the military and securing employment through the Job Corps and/or Conservation Corps. Other- collaborators include: four nearby Community College Districts. Employment Development Department, and various trade schools. each with the common purpose of increasing the number of ACCESS students transitioning to higher education or careers after graduation. In addition. the Transition Specialist will partner with parents to increase student success. Parent involvement activities will include: parent orientation meetings, financial aid and career options informational workshops.. and frequent personal and phone interaction to keep parents updated on their student's progress. These points of contact will also help to increase