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Orange County Conservation Corps <br />Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board -The Youth Service Provider Network <br />Request for Proposal <br />PY 2009/2010 <br />4. Literacy and numeracy gains; <br />5. CA High School Exit Exam; tutoring, preparation and administration; <br />6. OCCC Charter School attendance & participation; earn high school diploma; <br />7. Field-based learning activities to incorporate field work projects with the classroom; <br />8. Quarterly recognitions, field trips, and other activities to build positive social interactions. <br />ORIENTATION (One week, 40 hour training) <br />1. Introduction to OCCC Program <br />2. Review corpsmember policies and procedures <br />3. Complete 8 hours of community activism awareness <br />4. Complete 8 hours of conservation awareness <br />5. Learn proper tool use and safety <br />6. Receive first aid/CPR certification <br />7. Perform 8 hours of hands-on field work <br />Once corpsmembers are hired and successfully complete orientation, they enter the following OCCC <br />program components: <br />PAID WORK EXPERIENCE (maximum of 24 months of paid work experience) <br />1. On thejob training; internships <br />2. Field-based vocational and occupational skills training; <br />3. Develop positive work ethic/attitude/performance; <br />4. Individualized job specific skill training and certifications; <br />S. Crew based and individual leadership development; <br />6. Community service opportunities; <br />7. Team building and other crew/peer centered activities to develop responsibility and <br />positive social interactions. <br />INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT SERVICES <br />1. Referrals for comprehensive guidance and counseling for legal, medical, substance <br />abuse, family/personal, health, housing, etc. issues <br />ADULT MENTORING (occurs throughout program as staff works with corpsmembers in various <br />capacities) <br />CORPS-2-CAREER: 10-13 weeks based on individual needs <br />1. Pre-employment skills training <br />2. Individualized job search and placement <br />3. Individualized support/assistance for continuing post-secondary education; financial <br />aid packets, enrolling on-line, etc. <br />4. Individualized case management and support services <br />5. Adult mentoring <br />6. Life skills <br />PROGRAM COMPLETION: <br />60-day timeline for post-corps placement; Maybe extended based on individual needs or <br />circumstances <br />Page 13 of 21 <br />