KIDWORKS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1 - 2013

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from support as they pursue educational and occupational goals. The following lists the program services and the frequency that WIA participants will need to attend the various activities, as specified in their individual service plan: Paid Work Experience: 2-20 hours per week depending on placement and availability (Sept -June); Tutoring sessions: up to 4 hours per week (Sept -June); certificate courses/GED preparation program: 2-4 hours per week (Sept -June); college/career field trips: up to 5 per year (Ongoing); college/job application workshops: up to 1 hour per month (Sept -Dec); financial aid workshops: 3 per year (January -March); SAT Preparation: up to 3 hours per week (Jan -March); career exploration: up to 1 hour per week (Sept -May); STEM - focused workshops up to 4 hours per month (Ongoing); high-growth/high-demand job site visits: approximately 3 sites per year (Ongoing); job -readiness trainings: approximately 2 times per year (Sept -June); financial literacy training: 1 hour per week (Jan -Feb); adult mentoring: approximately 4 hours per month (Ongoing); leadership development training: up to 4 hours per month (Sept -June); peer -led community service: approximately 2 projects per year (Ongoing); individualized and comprehensive guidance counseling and service -provider referrals, as necessary: 1 hour per month (Ongoing); supportive services (books, school supplies, transportation assistance, and work attire): as necessary (Ongoing); and follow-up interviews: at least 6 times per year (Ongoing). There will be high frequency of contact between the Case Manager and WIA program participants. They will meet each week to assess progress towards personal goals as well as their experience in program services. Once youth exit the program, KidWorks recognizes that they remain vulnerable to similar obstacles that they faced before the program. Although youth can start a job or begin college, keeping that job or staying in college is even more important. During the 12 -months after a participant exits the CareerWorks Program, KidWorks commits to maintaining a supportive relationship with the youth. Within 3 days of starting a new job or starting school, the Case Manager will conduct a follow-up phone call to check on progress and help the youth work through any obstacles that have come up. Additionally, within the first 2 weeks of this transition, the Case Manager will meet the youth on their day off, during their lunch break, or after work/class to discuss and work through any issues that may have arisen. For the remainder of the first quarter of the follow-up year, the Case Manager will call the youth on a monthly basis to check in and offer appropriate support, referrals, and services. For the remaining 3 quarters, the Case Manager will call the youth at least once per quarter to check on progress. During the 12 month follow-up period, the Case Manager will offer exited program participants the opportunity to participate in workshops, classes, events, and service projects at KidWorks. The Case Manager will continue to document performance measures for exited youth. VII. Training KidWorks will co -enroll out-of-school youth over the age of 18 in the career development certification programs for state -approved certificates of General Office Clerk and Childcare Worker at Santa Ana College's School of Continuing Education. Youth will also be able to participate in the following work experience placements and on-the-job training at KidWorks: childcare/teaching assistant, clerical/reception, and compost/recycling waste management. EXHIBIT A