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a. Community Outreach Coordinator — Taller San Jose employs a staff member to design community- centered recruitment activities and recruit program participants. b. Referrals from current Taller San Jose students — 65% of current students are referred by a friend or relative involved with Taller San Jose. c. Referrals from community partners including: the Orange County Probation Department, the Santa Ana WORK Center, Centennial Education Center, La Familia, OCCC, and others d. Referrals from Orangewood Children's Home: Taller San Jose is a Guardian Scholars School for Orangewood's Emancipated Youth. During Phase One, applicants take a basic skills assessment (TABE test) and are drug- tested and interviewed The minimum requirements for enrollment are that a young person: be between the ages of 18 -28; possess valid right -to -work documents; read English at a 6t grade level; and, pass a pre -hire drug screen. Students meeting these requirements are selected to continue to Phase Two. During Phase Two -- orientation and goal setting - -the student pledges to a two -year commitment to Taller and meets with their assigned case managers who challenge students to achieve these Seven Steps to Success: finish your high school diploma, open and use a bank account, register to vote, remain crime and drug free, take a basic computer class, get a valid driver's license and find a job above the minimum wage. The average student enrolling in the program has achieved three of these seven steps; 16 -weeks later the average student has achieved another two steps. Case Managers assess individual student risk factors, oversee attendance, student performance and follow up with students for up to 24 months after graduation. Regular attendance, punctuality, drug -free behavior, a positive attitude and appropriate dress are viewed as job -ready behaviors and emphasized on a daily basis. Phase Three includes 16 weeks of hands -on job training in Construction, Medical Careers, or Office Careers. The training model for each of the job training tracks focuses on three key areas: Hard Skills Development — work experience, Employability Development — job preparation, and Life Skills Development — on -going personal development. Over the course of the training period, participants complete the HARD SKILLS following curriculum: EMPLOYABILTY LIFE SKILLS Construction (16 wks) ■ Customer Service ■ Anger Management • Construction Pre- ■ Employer Expectations ■ Communication & Apprenticeship ■ Interview Techniques Listening Skills • OSHA Certification ■ Job Search Strategies ■ Conflict Resolution Office Careers (16 wks) ■ Mock Interview ■ Drug & Alcohol • Business Services • Microsoft Certification ■ Networking Education Medical Careers (16 wks) ' Resume Writing ■ Goal Setting • Administrative Billing and • Workplace Safety ■ Leadership Development Coding • Personal Finance • Clinical Medical Assistant ■ Public Speaking • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification *All programs incorporate basic skills development Exhibit A 6