25D - AGMT - WIA YOUTH PROGRAM FUND 13-14

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At the time of enrollment, the Case Manager, Job Developer, and Program Manager will make a determination as to what Common Measure is applied to each participant. This will be used in crafting their Individual Service Plans (ISP). Supportive services are available to help address barriers to achieving these outcomes. Also, incentives will be distributed at important individual milestones. Incentives may serve as both motivation and recognition. The expected outcomes listed below will be attained: A. At least 40% of Out of School Youth who are Basic Skills Deficient will report Literacy/ Numeracy gains of at least one educational functions level (EFL). Participants will receive tutoring assistance and receive additional skill building trainings through workshops, TABE practice sessions, and one -on -one meetings with their case manager. Improvement will be monitored through role playing, comprehension exercises, and the TABE test, and face -to- face assessments with program staff. B. At least 65% of participants will be Placed in Employment or Education (of those who are not in post - secondary education or employment at the date of enrollment). The case manager and job developer will craft the participant's ISP to include employment and/or post- secondary goals. All participants are required to participate in up to 50 hours of work preparedness workshops and will have work experience placements available to them. Meanwhile, the job developer will continue to reach out to new and existing employers to help match participants with available, relevant job openings. The Youth Employment program receives assistance from OCAPICA's Scholars Program which helps youth get in to and stay in college. This unit will streamline efforts including workshop delivery and curriculum development to better serve underrepresented youth. C. At least 61% of participants will Attain a Degree or Certificate (of those enrolled in education at date of enrollment or at any point during the program). Each participant will work with the case manager to develop an appropriate ISP, including identifying a pathway toward graduation, certification, or licensure. Additional guidance, study skills coaching, and skill building workshops will be provided to the participants in support of this goal. Program Timeline: OCAPICA staff will continue outreach, recruitment, intakes, and assessments until all 15 participants are successfully enrolled. OCAPICA anticipates not only have 75% (n =11) enrolled by 12/13, but will target 100% enrollment by 12/13. a) Case Management: The Case Manager will begin meeting with the participants within two weeks of their enrollment, and will continue meetings for the duration of the program year. b) Program Services: WIA- related services will commence within two weeks of enrollment, with workshops commencing by week 4. c) Supportive Services: The case manager and job developer will work closely with the participant to assess their needs. Based on the staff's assessment, the participant may access supportive services from the time of their first meeting with OCAPICA staff and throughout the program until they reach their maximum per capita limit. EXHIBIT A 25D -50