ORANGE COUNTY CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER 14 - 2009

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WIA Grant 2009-2010 OCCTAC Narrative American economy...the High Growth Training Initiative targets worker training and career development resources towards helping workers gain the skills they need to build successful careers." Within the 14- high growth industries identified, our participants will obtain training related to the Information and Technology and the Financial Services Industries and in the fields of Education and the Arts. As the participants master their basic skills and commit to taking on new challenges, they will emerge from the program better prepared to accomplish both short and long-term employment goals. With an emphasis this year on STEM, the WIA participants will spend more time in the area of math and science. This particular objective is in alignment with the STEM initiative as well as the on-going development and implementation of workforce solutions that have been identified. OCCTAC is utilizing curricula to build core competencies to train workers; identify and disseminate career and skill information and increase the integration of community and technical college activities with industry and the public workforce system. Through this type of training, WIA participants develop the necessary tools to create a career path that compliments their skills, while meeting the skill needs of the employer within targeted industries. Additionally, WIA participants develop an understanding about what motivates and inspires them to attain additional skills and training and/or education to advance in other career opportunities. E. Facilities 1. Location where Services will be delivered and 2. Transportation Challenges: Most of the services will be provided at our current location in Between Main and Broadway Streets. The exception might be when the program requires interaction and support with partnering agencies and employment related opportunities. One example will be at the various community sites where we currently run other programs. If participants have transportation challenges, we will assist them in finding alternate transportation, such as public transportation, ride-sharing with friends, family or other participants, and Metrolink. Also, participants will be provided with bus passes by OCCTAC or the SAUSD TPP program staff to alleviate transportation challenges. 3. Hours of Operation. The Center operates year round (except for major holidays), six days per week, with the following schedule: Days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Hours 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Sunday Closed For the past two years, we have been operating from a larger facility in Santa Ana, which is very safe. There have been no incidences of any crimes or disturbances. The parking lot is well-lighted and monitored by the Center's staff. The area is amidst several businesses, including, the Bowers Museum and diverse residential areas. There are SAUSD schools in the vicinity, as well as easy access to public transportation. Students can take the bus or in some instances walk to the Center. 4. Is the facility compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)? Yes! The facility is accessible and compliant with all ADA guidelines and regulations.