ORANGE COUNTY CONSERVATION CORPS (5) - 2012

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Orange County Conservation Corps Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board - The Youth Service Provider Network Request for Proposal PY 201212013 • Provide multiple work and educational experiences that will allow youth to seek a variety of career and educational choices and opportunities • Provide paid work experience, trainings, and certificates to develop and /or improve their resumes for future employment; • Develop and maintain a portfolio that highlights their work/school /credential accomplishments to use in seeking employment post- program • Complete high school credits to earn a high school diploma through the Orange County Conservation Corps' Charter School; • Improve basic skills and improve at least at least two grade levels on a standardized tests (i.e., STAR, TABE); • Practice and prepare to pass the CA High School Exit Exam; • Earn scholarships for post- secondary instruction; • Develop leadership skills through various crew based and individual trainings; • Transition successfully from the Corps' program into employment and /or post- secondary instruction; • Complete work projects that benefit our local communities and instill a sense of community service and pride in their communities. 2. Indicate the number of youth that will be served:Twenty five (25) Indicate which WIA population will receive the services:Older and /or Out -of- School WIA eligible youth who are Santa Ana residents 4. Indicate the age group that will be served: 16 -21 years old 5.Describe the recruitment plan, indicate how the program will attract and interest youth: The outreach and recruitment plan for this program will target youth most in need and will be recruited through the following: • Outreach to local organizations such as Boy & Girls Club, YMCA • Local school districts and alternative schools • County alternative schools • Probation officers • Youth and Family Resource Center • Word -of -mouth • Job fairs /presentations In addition to the normal recruitment strategies of job fairs, partner networks, and presentations to and referrals from local groups and organizations, the OCCC will employ "street outreach" to recruit the WIA participants. Street outreach entails handing out flyers with the Corp's toll -free telephone number (888.641.2677) and website address (www.hireyouth.org); and interacting with youth where youth "hang out" in parks, malls, food courts, week -end community events, and even walking local neighborhoods. Historically the Corp's most effective recruitment Exhibit A