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EXHIBIT 3
<br /> program and start the application process. In addition, advertising and social media campaigns
<br /> will help raise awareness and generate over 10,000 "Applicant" page views quarterly on the
<br /> organization's website.
<br /> Recruitment Plan: Recruitment will be ongoing, with efforts taking place on a weekly or
<br /> monthly basis. Hope Builders will recruit youth through a variety of channels, including
<br /> outreach at community centers, churches,jails, social service programs, and schools. Hope
<br /> Builders' Outreach team will also maintain office hours at several community partner locations
<br /> such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Orange County Conservation Corps, and Phoenix House, among
<br /> others. Social media campaigns will be used to increase awareness about the program. In the
<br /> most recent quarter, Hope Builders' social media efforts drove 5,349 website sessions, 66,011
<br /> total social media engagements, 78,664 organic video views, and 1,652 clicks to the
<br /> applications page from both paid and organic campaigns.
<br /> Prospective trainees will complete an application form documenting their employment history,
<br /> income, household size, and participation in social service programs. They will also take the
<br /> TABE test to assess their basic skills levels (5th-8th grade). In addition, right-to-work
<br /> documents, driver's licenses, school transcripts, and background screenings will be collected.
<br /> These materials will be reviewed and discussed, along with motivations and potential barriers
<br /> during the applicant's interview to determine readiness. Once eligible, the youth will attend a
<br /> one-week orientation at Hope Builders where they will meet staff, review program
<br /> expectations, and commit to fulfilling them. Youth who are admitted into the program will be
<br /> expected to demonstrate reliability by showing up every day, on time, drug-free, and with a
<br /> good attitude.
<br /> Program Assessment
<br /> Required Assessment Tools: Hope Builders will use the required Test for Adult Basic Education
<br /> (TABE) assessment.
<br /> Assessment Procedures for Youth Participants: During the admissions process, Hope Builders
<br /> uses the TABE assessment to measure academic skills in areas such as reading, mathematics,
<br /> and language. Additionally, the IRIS assessment is used to evaluate over 100 behavioral
<br /> mindsets and essential skills, including basic and occupational skills, prior work experience,
<br /> employability interests, aptitudes, and support service needs. The data from these assessments
<br /> is used to create personalized service strategies for each participant. These strategies are linked
<br /> to key performance indicators, identify career pathways that include education and
<br /> employment goals, outline achievement objectives, and specify appropriate services. Hope
<br /> Builders staff meet weekly to review each participant's progress toward their individualized
<br /> service strategy goals.
<br /> Understanding of Youth Participant Barriers: With an average household income of just
<br /> $30,639, all 282 participants enrolled in the previous fiscal year met HUD's low-income
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