Item 19 - First Amendment to the Agreement for Workforce Training Services

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Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant Extension December 2, 2025 Page 2 On August 15, 2023, the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) for the Prison to Employment (P2E) 2.0 Grant, in the amount of $927,341, for a term of August 16, 2023 to December 31, 2025. The grant enables the City of Santa Ana (City), serving as the fiscal agent (Contractor) for the Orange Regional Planning Unit, to implement workforce development services that support justice -involved and formerly incarcerated individuals. Following Council approval, the City entered into a subcontract with Working Wardrobes, a local non-profit organization to deliver case management, job readiness, and employment placement services to participants. The contract amount with Working Wardrobes was for $742,000, leaving $185,341 that could be used by City staff for case management and administration. Working Wardrobes has been responsible for outreach, enrollment, and coordination with regional probation and parole offices. Working Wardrobes was originally contracted to serve 84 participants, but ultimately enrolled 149 individuals, with City residents comprising the largest share. Working Wardrobe's project met and exceeded all performance targets. To date, more than 60% of participants have secured employment, while others are engaged in vocational training, transitional employment, and supportive services. Participants have demonstrated measurable success in obtaining and sustaining employment, underscoring the program's effectiveness in supporting reentry and reducing recidivism. CWDB has approved a contract extension through December 31, 2026, allowing City staff at the WORK Center to continue providing post -placement support and job retention services to individuals who obtained employment through the P2E program. This extension ensures participants receive ongoing retention assistance from City case management staff and enables City staff to utilize the remaining funds with case management and administrative services through December 31, 2026 (Exhibit 1). The amendment does not alter the total funding amount or the scope of the program. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact for this item EXHIBIT(S) 1. Prison to Employment First Amendment to Agreement Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director - Community Development Agency Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager