ORANGE COUNTY ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

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3 into a socio-ecological model for addressing multiple influences on a student's well-being. OCAPICA will implement this year-round program emphasizing participants' skills -building through: (1) Outreach Engagement and Recruitment - Prior to Enrollment, staff members work in partnership with community partners (such as the Probation Department, OCDE Alternative Schools, Transitional Support Programs, Faith -based groups) to identify participants for referral. In addition, staff are actively outreaching at community events and youth gathering placements to promote the Youth Employment Program. Once a youth expresses interest, they are screened for eligibility, and evaluated on their readiness for program activities and commitment toward achieving goals. The TABE is taken to assess their educational functions level. If they are dealing with additional emotional, health, or structural barriers, staff members will also refer them to other programs and partners when appropriate. (2) Assessment - Upon entering the program, each student will be assessed to determine his or her individual strengths and challenges. OCAPICA utilizes O*Net as a tool for career exploration and analysis. The case manager will assess the participant based on their basic skills, occupational skills, prior work history, employability, aptitudes, interests, and development needs. Using this information to set career goals, the case manager and participant will develop an individual service plan (ISP). (3) Case Management - OCAPICA will provide comprehensive case management for at -risk and high -risk youth. Staff will work with each youth and their family in the program to create an ISP for their future. This includes goal -setting exercises, skills building workshops, career exploration, leadership -building activities, and work placement. Case management records will be maintained for each student to determine progress made on social skills development, academic improvements, employment objectives, and achievement of goals. OCAPICA staff will meet monthly with the participant to re -assess their challenges and successes. In addition, improvements in self-confidence, social skills, leadership development, and communication will be evaluated. Depending on the needs of each youth, staff will provide Supportive Services or refer youth to either other program offerings within OCAPICA or to community partners. (4) Academic Tutoring Skills -based training and emotional wellness activities - Youth will each have a personalized plan that includes a skills -building curriculum and an education plan, whether it be returning to school or degree completion. Support provided to the youth include: tutoring and mentoring to help in school participants stay on track and out of school participants to improve on their educational functioning level; leadership development activities and community service opportunities; and field trips to colleges and career development sites. All participants will be required to attend and participate in workshops dedicated to work readiness, life skills development, and financial literacy. Workshops that focus on emotional and physical wellness are also offered by OCAPICA's Wel1NESSessity Program. Participants are linked with tutors from local universities and may include such programs as Metrix Learning to help facilitate improvements. Incentives are also offered to mark achievements and milestones that focus on future success, such as receiving a diploma. (S) Workforce Training Work Experience and Career Development - Staff assist youth in goal setting, career exploration, and work readiness. OCAPICA offers resume writing workshops, interviewing skills workshops, and coaching on professionalism. In addition to this job development curriculum, OCAPICA offers internship/volunteer placements, paid work experience (WEX) placements, on-the-job training, placement into certificate/licensure programs. EXHIBIT A