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Award WIOA Youth Agreements <br /> June 16, 2026 <br /> Page 3 <br /> • Career counseling, job readiness, and life skills training; <br /> • Literacy and numeracy tutoring for basic skills-deficient youth; <br /> • Supportive services such as mental health counseling, transportation, and <br /> academic advising; <br /> • Mentoring, leadership development, and preparation for post-secondary <br /> education. <br /> Participants will also gain access to industry-recognized certificates that boost their <br /> employability. Certification options include the Child Care Worker Certificate, Health <br /> Assistant/Aide Certificate, Customer Service and Administrative Office Support, and <br /> Digital Media and Technology Skills, such as audio engineering, film production, and <br /> graphic design. All participants will receive personalized case management and <br /> comprehensive support services to tackle personal and educational barriers. <br /> Working Wardrobes for a New Start, founded in 1990, offers over 30 years of <br /> experience in providing workforce development services to youth and adults facing <br /> significant life challenges, including justice involvement, homelessness, foster care, and <br /> economic hardship. The organization has a proven record of serving vulnerable youth <br /> groups and delivering federally funded employment programs. For this contract, <br /> Working Wardrobes will implement its "Rebuilding Careers Program for Young Adults," <br /> which offers a comprehensive service model that includes: <br /> • A dedicated Career Navigator providing personalized case management and <br /> career coaching. <br /> • A structured, paid five-part workforce readiness workshop series. <br /> • Up to 90 hours of paid work experience with community employers or internal <br /> social enterprise locations. <br /> • Access to WIOA-approved training programs in fields like construction, logistics, <br /> culinary arts, and information technology. <br /> • Personalized mentoring and career exploration, including job shadowing and <br /> mock interviews. <br /> • Supportive services like transportation assistance, background check fees, and <br /> professional attire. <br /> • Twelve months of follow-up and career coaching after program completion to <br /> promote job retention and long-term success. <br /> Taller San Jose Hope Builders, founded in 1995, has over 30 years of experience <br /> serving disadvantaged and out-of-school young adults aged 18-24 throughout Orange <br /> County, with a strong presence in Santa Ana. They will enroll 20 out-of-school youth in <br /> this age range. Their expertise centers on intensive career pathway training combined <br /> with structured mentorship and employment placement in high-demand industries such <br /> as healthcare, construction, and child development. <br />