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achievement and work readiness skills via a professional artistic learning <br />environment. The program model is an 8 -week course including a total of 12 - <br />months of adult mentoring. During the 8 -week occupational training period, <br />students will be exposed to WIA work-related agencies that form part of the <br />W/O/R/K Center, in addition to special activities, training, and resources. These <br />agencies will provide services for youth who meet their own program criteria, <br />creating a consistent interaction of mutual services to youth. Classes meet after <br />school, three times per week. The course is designed for low income at- <br />risk/adjudicated youth between the ages of 17-21, who demonstrate one or more <br />of the following characteristics: skill/background on a musical instrument; <br />compositional/lyrical and/or vocal ability; technical/computer interesilability; a <br />high demonstration of interest for music and/or experience in the field of music <br />technology; and willingness/desire to commit to the program schedule, guidelines, <br />and mentoring design. <br />Classes are held in a professional recording studio environment providing a <br />creative learning experience to students wishing to learn more about all aspects of <br />commercial music technology. All course curriculums adhere to the State of <br />California Board of Education Standards. Curriculum topics include: History of <br />Western Music, Roots of Jazz, Basic. Music Theory, Commercial Songwriting, <br />Copyright/Publishing, and the Business of Music. Special emphasis is placed <br />upon instruction in music industry software programs, including Reason and <br />ProTools. Upon graduation, students will receive a Certificate of Completion, <br />which will enhance their work resumes, and allow students to participate in <br />additional services provided by Project RYTMO and the W/O/R/K Center. In <br />addition, parents are kept up to date on their youth's progress. They are also <br />invited to celebrate their youth's achievement and attend the graduation ceremony <br />upon their youth's completion of the program. Parents are also encouraged to <br />attend special activities and workshops such as alcohol, tobacco or drug <br />prevention strategies for youth. <br />Placement in Jobs or Continuing Education: The program's approach is built <br />around four goals: 1) preparation for and success in employment or internships, 2) <br />improving higher educational achievement, 3) support for youth through one-on- <br />one mentoring, and 4) services to develop the potential of youth as citizens and <br />leaders. <br />Project RYTMO staff consists of industry professionals who have direct <br />connections to potential employment. <br />Project RYTMO staff will also link with the Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center's <br />resources to assist in job placement. In addition, the Employment Development <br />Department will be used to guide participants from training to employment. <br />Youth that would like to explore postsecondary or continuing education will be <br />linked to an appropriate source, such as the community college system. Project <br />