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Outreach / Recruitment / Eligibilitv Determination ( Note' program operator is responsible for gathering the documents required by the Service Navigator to determine eligibility)' Intake /Assessment' Case Management' Program Services (including tutoring services); Placement in Jobs or Continuing Education• Follow-up and Retention (Describe how you will continue to support youth during the follow up period Discuss types of sources of support, services and freauency of contact with youth). The realities of today's global economy make it imperative that publicly funded workforce systems for at-risk youth be demand driven and the programs and services made available through those systems aimed at preparing our country's most at-risk and neediest youth population for real job opportunities. The BRIDGE is committed to trying bold, innovative and flexible initiatives to prepare these at-risk out-of-school youth for jobs in our changing economy. The following is the program model along with activities Orientations will be provided for all participants prior to program enrollment and will be done in collaboration with the One-Stop and Other Partner Agencies. All orientations will be structured, follow common local outlines and cover project and career ladder overview, services and occupational training programs available and associated credentials and other information. Once participants have completed the Initial Screening, Eligibilitv, Intake and Enrollment procedures they begin the Assessment process provide by the Service Navigator. Assessment results will be shared with BRIDGE case management staff. Intake and program enrolment will be provided by a case manger. All required WIA documents will be documented; recorded and maintained in the participant's file. All youth will receive Comprehensive, On-going Guidance and counseling including during the program, follow-up and retention periods. The case manager will act as the liaison to all services. During the development of the Individual Service Strategy (ISS) the case manager will discuss all assessments and assists the participant in planning career and educational goals along with related short and long term goals. The full array of Supportive Services (transportation, work clothing, etc.) is discussed with youth and in relationship to assisting in achieving their goals. Services are also leveraged with partners when applicable and include human resource referrals for substance abuse and domestic violence counseling. Referrals for GED and ESL will be made to partner agencies. Basic math remediation and technical math will be provided by ACCESS's qualified instructors. This will lend continuity to the participant's experience and provide them with individualized tutoring and assistance they will require for success and grade level improvement. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the Customer Service and Retail Industries Sectors through Labor Market Information and Research. Participants will have the opportunity to investigate these Industries through labor market research utilizing a variety of appropriate websites such as O-NET, Career Voyages, Get Into Energy, Edison Electric Institute, National Retail Federation Foundation and CA Employment Development Department LMI. They will learn about career paths, evaluating educational options for career development and other relevant information. LMI will also be shared during Job Readiness Workshops. Information will be documented on each participant's Individual Service Strategy (ISS) to assist with tracking goal progress and attainment. Prior to enrollment into occupational skills training, job placement, work experience, internships Page 17 EXHIBIT A