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WIA Grant 2009-2010 <br />OCCTAC Narrative <br />The program will provide "hands-on"job training and mentoring experiences in the fields of arts, <br />education and technology to young adults with the goal of teaching them self-reliance through <br />structured educational and job training opportunities. <br />OCCTAC will provide WIA participants with training in the following areas: educational skills, paid work <br />experience, mentoring, tutoring, counseling, leadership opportunities, and support services. The <br />program will build participants' self-esteem and confidence, academic improvement, leadership skills, <br />workforce 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 "hands- <br />on" job training efforts, youth will acquire essential skills while learning to adhere to basic employment <br />principles, such as: showing up on time and as scheduled, filling out time-sheets, working in <br />collaboration with others, attending staff meetings, and others. From the applied mathematics <br />perspective, students will learn to implement basic math skills related to money management, <br />quantities--measurements and more. All of these goals are in complete alignment with the established <br />WIA common measures and goals. <br />2. What is the length of the program? i.e., how much time will a youth need to be in this program to <br />get the full benefits of each component offered? 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 months of <br />training and work experience. It is understood that many WIA participants have demanding <br />circumstances in their lives, which, often dictate their ability to maintain their established training and <br />work schedule. However, the OCCTAC staff is committed to support the participants' efforts towards <br />achieving their educational and career goals. <br />3. How often will the WIA participant need to attend the program and how often are specific activities <br />offered (daily/weekly/monthly)? WIA participants will need to attend the program on a weekly basis in <br />order to comply with the requirements of the program. Participants will be supported through a variety <br />of (daily/weekly/monthly) activities that will keep them interested and engaged in the program. <br />Please see TABLE 1. <br />4. What is the frequency of staff interaction with WIA participants? Will other non-WIA agency staff <br />be providing elements of the program? Please describe. The frequency of staff interaction with WIA <br />participants will vary depending on the services provided and at what stage the participants are in the <br />program. Yes, other non-WIA agency staff members will also provide specific areas of training and or <br />mentoring to the participants. Please see TABLE 1 and 2. <br />TABLE 1: Program Activities & OCCTAC Staff <br />Weekly Activities Bi-Monthly Activities Monthly Activities <br />Emphasis: Tutoring, Career Emphasis: Employability/ Job Emphasis: Life Skills and <br />Training Skills & Work Experience Skills & Career Goals Leadership Training; Math <br /> <br />* Meet with Literacy and Science-- <br />* Meet with Case Manager at and Science Applications <br />* Participate at least once a <br />Math Coach to receive weekly least twice a month to discuss month inlife-skills sessions or <br />tutoring in academic/basic skills. <br />* goals, progress, performance leadership training provided <br />Participate in weekly levels, and learn job ski/Is. by the counselor and/or when <br />Educational and Career Training * Meet with the Educational and necessary referred to a <br />