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9. Describe how adequate staffing will be maintained to ensure success of this program. The <br />key staff for this program will consist of l full-time case manager, 1 part time arts/technology <br />mentor, I part-time literacy & math tutor, and 1 part-time counselor. Under the supervision of our <br />OCCTAC Programs Director, the work, performance levels and progress of each WIA participant <br />will be monitored on a regular basis by our key staff. The staff will meet bi-monthly to discuss <br />the goals, progress, and services for each student. <br />In addition to our key staff, OCCTAC will also provide other non-WIA support staff, including <br />credentialed teachers/educators, professional artists, and counselors in our various programs to <br />serve as mentors for WIA participants as they engage in work related experiences and other <br />support services. When participants are ready to engage in work experience, they will be placed <br />in a program of their choice and monitored by both the key staff and support staff at OCCTAC. <br />There are 5 full-time and 30 part-time staff members available to all youth enrolled at our center. <br />OCCTAC staff members will work with each youth on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, <br />depending on the service components, such as mentoring, instruction and support services. <br />Furthermore, OCCTAC key staff and the SAUSD Transition Partnership Program staff will meet <br />on a regular basis to discuss other support services that can provide to the WIA participants. <br />B. Main Purpose of Program <br />1. Indicate what will the program accomplish and how it fits in with WIA goals. The main <br />purpose of the OCCTAC Arts & Learning Academy Program is to provide out -of -school youth <br />with special needs the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to successfully transition into the <br />workforce, and further their education and training. The program will provide "hands-on" job <br />training and mentoring experiences in the fields of arts, education and technology to young adults <br />with special needs with the goal of teaching them self-reliance through structured educational and <br />job training opportunities. <br />OCCTAC will provide WIA participants educational skills, paid work experience, mentoring, <br />tutoring, counseling, leadership opportunities, and support services. The program will build <br />participants' self-esteem and confidence, academic improvement, leadership skills, workforce <br />preparation and experience in the fields of education, arts or technology to further their <br />educational skills and future job opportunities. Through our various educational programs and <br />"hands-on" job training efforts, youth will acquire essential skills while learning to adhere to basic <br />employment principles, such as: showing up on time and as scheduled, filling out time -sheets, <br />working in collaboration with others, attending staff meetings, and others. All of these goals are <br />in complete alignment with WIA common measures and goals! <br />2. What is the length of the program? In order for participants to get the full benefit of our <br />program and each component offered, WIA participants are required to commit to at least 8 <br />months of training and work experience. <br />3. How often will the WIA participant need to attend the program and how often are <br />specific activities offered (daily/weekly/monthly)? WIA participants will need to attend the <br />program on a weekly basis in order to comply with the requirements of the program. Participants <br />will be supported through a variety of (daily/weekly/monthly) activities that will keep them <br />interested and engaged in the program. Please see table one. <br />4. What is the frequency of staff interaction with WIA participants? Will other non-WIA <br />agency staff be providing elements of the program? Please describe. The frequency of staff <br />4 <br />