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EXHIBIT 2 <br /> more advantaged peers.These challenges include limited exposure to high-demand career <br /> pathways, economic instability, and lack of resources, making it hard to pursue stable <br /> employment. Limited access to post-secondary education and family knowledge about higher <br /> education and vocational training add further obstacles, leaving many without the tools or <br /> guidance to improve job prospects. The absence of career mentorship compounds these issues, <br /> leaving young adults without role models to navigate the job market.These systemic barriers <br /> prevent youth from securing stable, well-paid jobs, perpetuating cycles of underemployment, <br /> economic hardship, and reduced social mobility. Overtime,this increases reliance on public <br /> assistance and limits upward mobility, creating a cycle difficult to break without targeted <br /> interventions. <br /> D.To address the barriers youth face, Working Wardrobes draws on its extensive experience <br /> serving underserved populations, with nearly half of its clients being youth. Core services <br /> offered to both youth and adult clients include one-on-one career assessments, personalized <br /> employment plans, resume building,job search strategies, and connections to secondary <br /> education, skill-based certifications, and life skills training.These services are delivered at the <br /> Career Success Center in Santa Ana, supported by trained Career Navigators, volunteer Career <br /> Coaches with HR/hiring experience, and Job Developers who help clients build the skills and <br /> confidence needed for successful job searches.The organization's paid Work Experience (WEX) <br /> program is in early development, with a pilot program showing positive impacts for clients. <br /> Working Wardrobes integrates these services and WEX programming into the Rebuilding <br /> Careers Program for Young Adults, providing targeted support to help out-of-school youth <br /> overcome barriers and enter pathways to quality, living-wage employment. <br /> S. Paid Work Experience <br /> A.The Rebuilding Careers for Young Adults program will provide participating Santa Ana out-of- <br /> school youth with valuable paid work experience.The program will utilize Working Wardrobes' <br /> social enterprise division—including The Hanger Outlets, the Donation Center, and the Career <br /> Success Center—to offer in-house work experiences in retail, logistics, customer service, and <br /> operations, aligned with participants' interests. We will also offer office administrative <br /> experience with opportunities at our Career Success Center as Front Desk Attendants. <br /> Working Wardrobes will offer participants up to 120 hours of paid work experience, including <br /> 10 hours of paid workforce training for up to 10 participants. <br /> The Career Navigator will provide each host site with clear learning objectives and guidelines <br /> focused on helping youth develop transferable soft skills, such as teamwork, problem solving, <br /> communication, decision making, and time management. Additionally,the Career Navigator <br /> will support participants by facilitating informational interviews with both entry-level and <br /> managerial staff at work sites, giving them deeper insights into skill-based roles and potential <br /> career pathways the paid work experience can lead to. <br /> Host sites will provide participants with 80 hours of project-based work, either independently <br /> or as part of a team. Each youth will receive constructive feedback from their host site <br /> supervisor at two key stages: <br />