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WIA Grant 2009-2010 <br />OCCTAC Narrative <br />regular basis by our key staff: case manager, literacy/math coach, arts/technology mentor and Career <br />counselor. The team will meet bi-monthly to discuss the needs, goals, and services for each participant. <br />The Case manager will meet bi-monthly with each participant to discuss goals, monitor their progress <br />and documentation on the job (e.g., attendance and/or time sheets, etc), assist with employability skills <br />training (e.g., resume writing, etc.), and help youth with job development. <br />The Arts/Technology Instructor/ Mentor will provide career training, and mentor the students while <br />they are on the job every week. Other non-WIA support staff at the center will also mentor participants <br />on the job and provide the necessary guidance to empower youth to succeed and gain the necessary <br />skills to reach their work experience goals. The Literacy and Science--Math Coach will meet individually <br />with each participant to help participants improve their academic and or basic skills and prepare for <br />higher education. The Career Counselor will meet bi-monthly with each participant to guide them in <br />their career paths, as well as coordinate monthly life-skills sessions with all participants. <br />D. Program Description <br />1. Describe the overall services that will be made available to the WIA participant. The OCCTAC Arts & <br />Learning Academy program will serve 15 out-of-school at-risk youth (ages 17-21) with and without <br />disabilities of limited resources from the City of Santa Ana. OCCTAC will provide participants educational <br />skills and job training, paid work experience, mentoring, tutoring, counseling, leadership opportunities, <br />and support services. Eligible WIA youth enrolled in OCCTAC programs will focus on four key areas: <br />Career Training Skills-educational and work experience, Employability/Job Skills job preparation, Life <br />Skills-personal development, and Academic/Basic Skills -academic development. See TABLE 4. <br />TABLE 4 <br />Career Training <br />Skills Employability <br />Job Skills Life Skills Academic/ Basic <br />Skills <br />Arts/Technology Resume Writing Self-Esteem English Language <br />Skills Cover Letters Healthy Habits Skills <br />Technology assistant Job Applications Interpersonal <br />Graphic Artist Job Search strategies & job Relationships Reading Strategies <br />Arts Instructor leads Anger Management <br />Basic computer Values & Beliefs Writing Strategies <br />operations related to Interview Process Time Management <br />Photoshop and and techniques Personal financial Math, Science and <br />Illustrator Employer Expectations Literacy Technology <br /> Basic Business Practices Goal Setting <br />Educational Skills Workplace Safety <br />Teacher Aid Basic Microsoft Office and <br />Tutor/Mentor computer operations <br />Youth Leader <br />2. Describe how collaborations/partnerships will enhance program services and outcomes. <br />3. Describe how the participant flow will occur. Include the following categories: Outreach/ <br />Recruitment/Eligibility determination, Intake/Assessment, Case Management, Program <br />Services/Parent and Employer Involvement, Placement in Jobs or Continuing Education, Follow-up <br />and Retention. <br />