|
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, 0*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.
<br /> 4
<br />
|