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career development plan. All participants will be co-enrolled in Workforce Innovation and
<br />Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through the Orange County Workforce Solutions Centers
<br />network.
<br />Upon completion of intake and assessment, Working Wardrobes will deliver the following
<br />program services to participants:
<br />Career Coaching, Exploration, and Mentorship
<br />Each participant will work with a full-time Career Navigator who will assess their basic skills,
<br />interests, abilities, and values. Using tools like True Colors, O*NET Online, and a career inventory,
<br />the Career Navigator will help set life and employment goals, creating an Individualized
<br />Employment Plan (IEP) that outlines steps for career advancement and identifies immediate
<br />needs such as housing, legal, and health support. The Career Navigator will connect participants
<br />to essential federal, state, and local assistance programs, providing compassionate,
<br />individualized guidance. Biweekly meetings will review progress, revise goals, and provide
<br />additional support as needed to help participants reach their personal and professional
<br />objectives.
<br />In addition, participants will benefit from B-Unbound, an online platform utilized by Working
<br />Wardrobes that connects clients with supportive adult mentors for networking and job
<br />shadowing. Facilitated by the Career Navigator, this platform will offer youth the chance to
<br />engage directly with volunteer professionals-referred to as "Supportive Adults" by
<br />B-Unbound-in their fields of interest. Through job shadowing, mock interviews, guided
<br />discussions, and personalized career coaching, participants will engage with their Supportive
<br />Adults in up to five interactive sessions. These interactions will provide a deeper understanding
<br />of potential industries, including STEAM, healthcare, green jobs, and more, while offering
<br />valuable insights, connections, and enhanced professional skills to help them navigate the
<br />modern workforce.
<br />Participants will also receive ongoing support from a dedicated team of volunteer Career
<br />Coaches who will assist with resume building, communication and interview skills, labor market
<br />analysis, and career opportunity identification. Complementing these efforts will be the
<br />state-of-the-art Working Wardrobes Job Search Lab, located at the Career Success Center in
<br />Santa Ana. Equipped with computers, printers, and other essential resources, the lab will enable
<br />participants to create resumes, research job opportunities, and access the tools they need to
<br />support a successful job search.
<br />Paid Work Experience:
<br />The program will connect participants to valuable paid work experience opportunities at host
<br />sites within high-demand industries, including manufacturing, information technology,
<br />hospitality, and healthcare. If awarded, Working Wardrobes will establish worksite options by
<br />leveraging its Board of Directors-who represent a diverse range of industries in Orange
<br />County-along with existing corporate partners, prominent funders in sectors like healthcare
<br />and finance, and volunteer professionals contributing their time and expertise through the
<br />B-Unbound mentorship platform.
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<br />EXHIBIT 2
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<br />City Council 10 – 190 7/1/2025
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