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The BRIDGE Narrative I. About the Program A. Executive Summary 1. Which WIA population will the program recruit and serve? The BRIDGE will focus on recruiting the following target population including youth offenders, those at risk of becoming gang involved, gang involved youth, probationary youth, emancipated foster youth, foster care youth, parenting youth,. under employed youth, unemployed youth, disadvantaged youth, those who are basic skills efficient, out-of-school youth, school dropouts; youth who lack a high school diploma or GED, high school dropouts, and homeless youth. 2. Indicate how many participants will be served. The BRIDGE will serve 20 out-of- school youth between the ages of 16 to 21. 3. Describe how this program fits in with programs currently being offered by your a enc .Currently, The BRIDGE serves a similar population for the County of Orange - Orange County Workforce Investment Area. Youth will be provided with similar services including basic skills and GED tutoring (both individualized and in groups); National Retail Federation Foundation Customer Service Training that leads to Customer Service Certification (Industry and US DOL nationally recognized certification) -The BRIDGE is a NRF Certified Testing site); Information and Speakers that will discuss the new Renewable Energy Sector (discussion of "green jobs" along with required educational and skill requirements); and various workshops, job readiness and employment assistance. 4. Indicate which of the 10 WIA elements the program will offer. The BRIDGE will offer the following WIA elements: • Tutoring and Dropout Prevention Strategies • Alternative/Secondary School Services • Unpaid Work Experience; Internships; Job Shadowing • Occupational Skills Training • Leadership Development • Supportive Services • Adult and Peer Mentoring • Follow-up • Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling 5. Indicate planned outcomes. • Literacy Numeracy Gains: Those youths who score 8.9 or below those youths, will increase their literacy skills by 2 grade levels before their planned Exit. • Placement in Employment or Education: At least 80% of those youths who are not employed at registration and do move onto post secondary/advance training will be employed at time of Exit and maintain employment/education in the 1st and 3rd quarter. Attainment of Degree or Certificate: Of those youths who do not have a high school diploma or GED at least 60% shall obtain one by 3rd quarter. Page I 1 EXHIBIT A