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• Proper recruitment and selection techniques; Effective recruitment techniques <br />include target advertising, screening applications for minimum qualifications <br />based on pre -determined job specifics. Selection techniques include either test <br />assessment and/or structured interviews including mandatory background checks <br />for all final candidates <br />Staff Training & Development, Staff training involves Quarterly support to <br />program staff on key issues related to WIB requirements and youth services. <br />RTYMO staff is also encouraged to attend regular off-site training, whether <br />through YSPN, or workshops/seminars that will enhance their skills, knowledge <br />and services to youth participants. Scheduled performance evaluations and <br />defined goals will be determined as defined by WIB/DOL requirements and the <br />CLAMA/Project RYTMO policies and procedures. In addition, the use of IPAT <br />(Institute for Personality Assessment and Testing) is an online test that measures <br />employee vocational strengths and weaknesses. This assessment tool will be used <br />in targeting vocational aptitudes and goal setting in the career development of our <br />staff. <br />• Performance Evaluations: RYTMO Executive Director and Program <br />Director will perform regular staff performance evaluations. These include <br />weekly staff meetings, bi-annual performance reviews, and one on one <br />performance evaluations. <br />B. Main Purpose of Program <br />1. Indicate what will the program accomplish and how it fits in with WIA <br />Project RYTMO will expose youth who demonstrate artistic potential, to a positive <br />professional environment where they can explore and develop a variety of <br />occupational skills and adult mentoring in music technology. The skills developed by <br />students should be specifically useful for academic success and placement in the job <br />market. Participants who demonstrate leadership qualities are encouraged to further <br />develop their potential through weekly leadership development curriculum. <br />Since approximately 60% of our current student enrollments are residents of <br />Santa Ana, Project RYTMO will also provide services and referrals to WIA-related <br />partners located in Santa Ana, including partnerships with the Santa Ana YSPN <br />agencies and W/O/R/K Center. Participants will also receive access to personal after- <br />school tutoring classes, work experience job shadowing and valuable paid/unpaid <br />internships. Classes are hands-on and include the study of topics like: Digital <br />Recording Production Techniques & Software, Live AudiolLighting Technology, <br />Commercial Songwriting, The Business of Music, Hip -Hop & Urban Beats, Sound <br />and Vocal Exploration., Film and Television Technology, <br />Video Game Technology, and Artist Performance Skills. <br />