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10 <br />XI. Common Measures <br />The planned outcomes of the CareerWorks Program are: at least 40% of youth who are basic <br />skills deficient will increase one or more educational functions levels as demonstrated by the <br />TABE assessment; at least 65% of youth enrolled in education will attain a diploma, certificate, <br />or GED; and at least 65% of youth who are not in post -secondary education or employment <br />(including the military) will be placed in employment, advanced/occupational skills training, or <br />post -secondary education. <br />A. Improve Literacy/Numeracy Skills (at least 40%) <br />The CareerWorks Program will use innovative teaching strategies to engage youth who <br />have previously struggled in the traditional school environment. Youth will participate in <br />individualized tutoring and web -based Khan Academy and Let's Go Learn curriculum to <br />make literacy and numeracy gains, as specified by the TABE and Let's Go Learn <br />assessments. <br />CareerWorks Program participants who are in -school or returning to school will be <br />enrolled in tutoring for up to 5 hours per week (Monday -Friday). This time will enable <br />youth to complete their homework and practice skills through the Khan Academy and <br />Let's Go Learn lessons. Youth will have access to computers, high-speed intemet, and <br />printers. <br />In KidWorks After School Program this year, 72% of 4ch & 5th grade students testing <br />below proficient improved their literacy scores and 100% of 4th & 5`h grade students <br />testing below proficient improved their numeracy scores. <br />B. Attain a Credential/Diploma/Certificate (at least 65%) <br />Under the guidance of the CareerWorks Program Case Manager, in -school and out-of- <br />school youth will create a "Road Map to My Career" to understand the steps they must <br />take to enter their desired career, including obtaining a degree, certificate, or GED. <br />Through co -enrollment at Santa Ana College's School of Continuing Education and <br />mentoring relationships, the CareerWorks Program will encourage youth to be life-long <br />learners who understand the necessity of ongoing education to succeed in the labor <br />market. <br />According to his or her Individual Service Plan, out-of-school youth over the age of 18 <br />will be co -enrolled in a short term certification course (General Office Clerk or Childcare <br />Worker) at Santa Ana College. Out -of -School youth who have not completed secondary <br />education will be encouraged to enroll in Santa Ana College's GED Preparation Program <br />in order to gain the skills necessary to take the GED test. Youth will be expected to attend <br />their certification and/or GED preparation courses at least 2 hours each week during open <br />lab hours of 8am-9pm (Monday -Thursday) and 8am-12pm (Friday -Saturday) in order to <br />complete the program within the year. KidWorks will provide scheduled transportation <br />EXHIBIT A <br />