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<br />· On-the-job <br />training! externshi p <br /> <br />Taller San Jose and OCCC are each responsible for recruiting 10 WIA participants. The WIA <br />participant will access Taller San Jose through the following activities: <br />1. Outreach/Recruitment/Eligibility: Taller San Jose recruits out-of-school and unemployed <br />young adults (18-28) through the following avenues: <br />a. Community Outreach Coordinator - Taller San Jose employs a full-time staff <br />member to design community-centered recruitment activities and recruit program <br />patticipants <br />b. Referrals from current Taller San Jose students - 65% of cunent students are <br />refen'ed by a friend or relative involved with Taller San Jose <br />c. Referrals from community palmers including: the Orange County Probation <br />Department, the Santa Ana WORK. Center, Centennial Education Center, La <br />Familia, OCCC, and others <br />d. Referrals from Orangewood Children's Home: Taller San Jose is a Guardian <br />Scholars School for Orangewood's Emancipated Youth. Each year approximately <br />10 students are referred to Taller San Jose from Orangewood. <br /> <br />Eligibility is determined through an application process. The minimum requirements for <br />enrollment are as follows: <br />e. Must be between the ages of 18-28 years of age <br />f. Possess valid right-to-work documents <br />g. Read English at a 6th grade level <br />h. Pass pre-hire drug screen. <br /> <br />2. Intake/Assessment: An assessment of each student takes place prior to training at Taller <br />San Jose. Youth are interviewed by a staff member and complete a TABE assessment <br />exam which determines the basic skills proficiency level of each youth. Program <br />components are adjusted to meet the youth's skill level. <br />3. Case Management: Taller San Jose links each student with an adult staff mentor within <br />one week of emollment in job-training. The mentors assess individual student risk <br />factors, oversee attendance, student pelformance and have long-term responsibility for <br />the student-apprentices assigned to them. Regular attendance, punctuality, drug-free <br />behavior, a positive attitude and appropriate dress are viewed as job-ready'behaviors and <br />emphasized on a daily basis. Students who are experiencing more serious issues are <br />refened to our on-site counselor who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. <br />4. Program Services: In addition to its program in green conshuction, Taller San Jose <br />provides daily, paid job training in the areas of basic construction, office careers and <br />medical careers. Youth who successfully complete their training at Taller San Jose <br />receive certification from one of the following entities: Certiport (Microsoft), American <br />Heart Association (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers), North American Board <br />of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEF) 01' the Department of Labor/Occupational <br />Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). <br />5. Placement in Jobs or Continuing Education: Taller San Jose has a strong program <br />linking patiicipants to employment through job preparation workshops, participation in <br />job fairs, resume preparation, referrals and job coaching. The Employment Services <br />Manager works full time as a liaison between employers, students and community <br /> <br />EXHIBIT A <br /> <br />9 <br />SPOIIS."J by Ih, Sislm ofSI.josepb ofOrallgl <br />