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EXHIBIT 1
<br /> City of Santa Ana Youth Employment Program
<br /> Funded by California Volunteers
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<br /> earn $20 per hour and complete between 300 and 960 hours of paid work experience,
<br /> depending on cohort structure, performance, and worksite placement. Wage
<br /> calculations are based on projected participant counts, hours, and pay rates reflected
<br /> in the program budget. Additional wage-related costs, including workers'
<br /> compensation, payroll taxes, and benefits, are included under "Other Participant
<br /> Costs" in full compliance with California Volunteers guidelines. When combined with
<br /> Fellow Wages, approximately 54 percent of the total budget is invested directly in
<br /> participants.
<br /> Administrative costs are capped at no more than 10 percent of the total budget and
<br /> support essential fiscal oversight, contract compliance, invoicing, internal auditing,
<br /> and required reporting. Administrative staffing totals approximately 0.21 FTE and
<br /> includes proportional allocations of finance, accounting, and administrative support
<br /> staff. These positions ensure accurate payroll reconciliation, timely submission of
<br /> financial and programmatic reports, and proper stewardship of state and City funds,
<br /> while maximizing resources dedicated to direct youth services.
<br /> Direct operating costs, when combined with administrative costs, remain within the
<br /> allowable 30 percent cap and support core program operations. These costs include
<br /> program supplies, materials, technology, and staffing time dedicated to recruitment,
<br /> outreach, intake and eligibility determination, orientation, job matching, worksite
<br /> coordination, timecard processing, data entry, and ongoing monitoring of participant
<br /> progress. Direct program staffing includes approximately 1.00 FTE, consisting of an
<br /> Economic Development Specialist III (0.05 FTE), a Workforce Specialist IV serving as
<br /> program lead (0.35 FTE), a Workforce Specialist I supporting program operations
<br /> (0.50 FTE), and an Account Clerk II (0.10 FTE). Together, these positions ensure
<br /> consistent oversight of paid work experience placements, accurate wage payments,
<br /> compliance with California Volunteers requirements, and effective coordination across
<br /> more than 110 public and nonprofit worksites.
<br /> Wrap-around services are strategically budgeted and remain within the 40 percent
<br /> allowable limit to address barriers to participation and support youth retention and
<br /> successful completion. These services include transportation assistance, professional
<br /> clothing, work-related supplies, and referral-based support for child care and social
<br /> services. Intensive case management and career counseling are delivered through
<br /> dedicated staffing totaling approximately 2.50 FTE. Workforce Specialists assigned to
<br /> conduct individualized assessments, coordinate supportive services, provide career
<br /> guidance, and maintain regular contact with participants, with a particular focus on
<br /> priority populations such as low-income youth, foster youth, justice-involved youth,
<br /> and youth experiencing housing instability.
<br /> The City has leveraged partnerships to expand services without additional cost to the
<br /> grant. The Santa Ana Public Library will provide in-kind workshops in Al technology,
<br /> digital literacy, and online research tools through existing programming, while Chase
<br /> Bank will offer financial literacy workshops focused on budgeting, savings, and
<br /> banking fundamentals. In addition, approximately $91,000 is allocated to Working
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