Item 10 - Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes

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EXHIBIT 2 D. The Rebuilding Careers for Young Adults program prepares youth for postsecondary education and training through: • Workforce Readiness Training; Offering critical skills like time management, communication, professionalism, resume,job search and interviewing skill building. • Mentorship and Networking: Connecting youth to volunteer HR-subject matter expert Career Coaches and industry mentors through B-Unbound who can guide them in selecting the right educational pathways, such as certifications or degrees. • Application and Enrollment Support:The Career Navigator helps youth identify appropriate education or training programs and guides them through the application process. • Transition Assistance: Connecting participants with job leads and internships to ensure a smooth transition from education to employment. • Connection to WIOA-Approved Certification/Training: Working with the Career Navigator to connect youth to WIOA-approved certification/skills-training providers for further education and training opportunities, as well as providing up to$1,000 for tuition to cover these programs. E.As part of the program, participants will receive support in identifying an industry or career path of interest and will work with their Career Navigator to find relevant WIOA-approved skill- based training opportunities for enrollment. The Career Navigator will collaborate with the WIOA Service Navigator to confirm pre-approved certification programs. This will include but not limited to certifications like, Clinical &Administrative Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Truck Driving Certification, CompTia+ Certification. Each youth will have$1,000 allocated within the program budget to cover certification costs. If the cost of the program exceeds$1,000, Working Wardrobes will partner with WIOA to explore additional funding opportunities to cover the difference including scholarships and Pell Grants. Participants may enroll in and earn certificates during the program while gaining paid hands-on experience aligned with their interests and strengths, with some potentially enrolling in additional training following the conclusion of their paid work experience. F. Research supports that the industries to be targeted by the program are among the fastest- growing in the U.S. with strong job prospects: • Healthcare: Expected to add 2.4 million jobs by 2029 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021). • IT: Demand for skilled workers expected to grow by 11%from 2019 to 2029 (Bureau of Labor Statistics). • Manufacturing: Advanced manufacturing and automation are driving demand for skilled workers. • Hospitality&Tourism: Offering robust opportunities, especially in customer service, management,and logistics roles.