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clinical medical assistants. In the last two years, the Medical Careers Academy linked 79 graduates to employment and: $11.77 is the average wage; 33% of graduates receive full health benefits; 21 are continuing their education; 77% of those placed into employment in 2010 remain employed 12 months later. • Construction: Led by a licensed general contractor, the construction program focuses on construction fundamentals and prepares graduates for entry -level employment in the building trades. Over the past two years, the construction program placed 160 graduates into employment and: $11.15 is the average wage; 55% of employed graduates receive full health benefits; 13 graduates went on to apprenticeship or community college; 71% of those placed into employment in 2010 remain employed 12 months later. In October 2008 Taller San Jose launched Hope Builders, Inc., which employs graduates of Taller's Construction Academy and partners with nonprofit and for - profit developers to build and rehabilitate affordable housing for local cities. Hope Builders also serves the general contracting needs of the community by offering commercial and tenant improvement services ranging from small to large projects. Hope Builders performs National Stabilization Program (NSP) and bank REO projects for nonprofit partners such as the Affordable Housing Clearinghouse, Neighborhood Housing Services and Orange County Community Housing. By targeting an under -served niche in the affordable housing sector, focusing on smaller joint venture projects on which larger developers might not otherwise competitively bid, Hope Builders creates an on -going stream of self - generated revenue to support Taller San Jose's nonprofit programs. Taller San Jose works very closely with industry partners to refine its curriculum, serve as mentors to students and place students into employment. Each of the three training programs is guided by an Honorary Board of industry specific experts from local companies such as Capital Source Bank, First Bank, Hensel Phelps, Clark Construction, Tait & Associates, MemorialCare Medical Foundation, St. Joseph Hospital and McCarthy Construction. Key Taller San Jose staff includes the following: Executive Director, Shawna Smith, .13 (in -kind) has worked at Taller San Jose for thirteen years assisting in the development of numerous projects including the construction training program. She received her B.A. from Santa Clara University and spent a year working with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Orange County. In 2005, Shawna was recognized as a Marano Fellow by the Aspen Institute. Director of Student Services, Karyn Mendoza, .15 oversees Taller San Jose's workforce development, life skills and case management programs. Karyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Workers who earned her Master's Degree in Social Work from USC. Enrollment Specialist, Michelle Delacio, .30 oversees enrollment at Taller San Jose and interviews each applicant to determine eligibility for admission. Michelle has over 12 years of experience in the social work/counseling field and has worked as a case manager or legal advocate at various nonprofits, including Human Options and SPIN. Exhibit A 10