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At the same time, Project RYTMO is committed to teaching life -enriching skills <br />such as goal setting, project planning, group interaction, and disciplined behavior that <br />will help prepare our participants for a future career in the music industry or related <br />technical careers. <br />Instructors and mentors are made up of highly regarded minority leaders within the <br />community who have experience working with youth in an educational setting and <br />have powerful professional stories that connect with our youth of today. These serve <br />to not only inspire them, but more importantly, expose and eq in youth for the job <br />market, including higher educational opportunities to further enhance their lives, <br />family and communities. All such goals and objectives are clearly in line with the <br />current mission and purpose of the Santa Ana WIB requirements for servicing youth. <br />2. What is the length of the program, i.e., how much time will a youth need to <br />be in this program to get the full benefits of each component offered? <br />Programming duration/schedules are structured to allow beginning students with an <br />introductory 2 -hour class, once per week (Tuesdays 4-6pm) over an 8 -week period. <br />Upon completion, students are given certificates of completion and allowed to <br />continue development of other specialized intermediate and advanced occupational <br />and leadership skills. These classes are held on Thursdays, 4-6pm. <br />Following the first 8 -week introductory course, students are also assigned an adult <br />mentor for a period of 12 months. <br />In addition, Saturday Labs (I 0am- I 2noon) were created for continuing students who <br />need additional time for special projects, recording, songwriting and/or academic <br />advancement. <br />The basic program design was created to provide participants with a reasonable time <br />ep riod to maintain interest, complete required goals and group assignments, receive <br />needed services, track performance goals, and maintain retention rate. <br />3. How often will the WIA participant need to attend the program and how <br />often are specific activities offered (daily/weekly/monthly)? <br />Weekly: Occupational training (Mandatory): 8 -weeks -Level One: Tuesday, Level <br />2&3: Thursday, 4-6pm, and Level 4: Saturday, 10am-12noon, as necessary. <br />Weekly: Adult Mentoring, Leadership Development, Soft Skills: Thursday, 4-6pm, <br />and Saturday, 10am-12noon. <br />Weekly: Work Experience, as needed or required from company, employer, <br />internship requirements, etc. <br />Weekly: Tutoring for basic skills deficient students: Tuesdays/Thursdays 3-4pm <br />(before each RYTMO class) <br />4. What is the frequency of staff interaction with W1A participant? Will <br />other non-WI.A agency staff be providing elements of the program? If so, please <br />describe. <br />Staff and adult volunteers maintain a weekly interaction with the participant(s) <br />during class session hours/times. <br />