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10 <br />than 60% of OCAPICA's (OC WIB-funded) WIA youth participants have successfully <br />participating in this new focus of mental health and wellness. <br />IX. EMPLOYMENT <br />A. Program Staff will assist participants in attaining employment through a variety of means. <br />Participants will receive support and assistance for searching, applying, and retaining <br />employment; this may include one-on-one appointments, workshops, job fairs, training, etc. <br />Participants may also be able to take part in Work Experience, where they will be placed at <br />work sites that the program has established with community organizations and businesses. <br />Through this Work Experience component, participants will be able to explore the specific <br />position and industry along with putting their foot in the door to show the employer if they <br />are a good match for the work site. If work site staff see fit, they may offer the participants <br />unsubsidized employment. <br />B. Please see attached list of employers we have partnerships with and have hired youth. <br />C. Please see attached list of employers who participate as Work Experience sites. <br />D. During the 12 month follow-up after exit, services are intermittent and on a quarterly basis. <br />The Case Manager will contact the client to ensure that educational and career goals are <br />being met. Supportive services may be offered and will be based on the financial needs of <br />the client. In addition, the Job Developer will continue to send engage in job retention <br />strategies and additional life skills building workshops. Participants will attain performance <br />measures during follow-up with the support of their Case Manager and Job Developer. <br />X. POST -SECONDARY EDUCTION <br />A. Program Staff will assist participants in entering post -secondary education. Participants will <br />explore, identify, and develop post -secondary goals with the Case Manager through the <br />Individual Service Plan. The Case Manager will assist participants with any questions, issues, <br />and concerns as they pertain to the participant's plan, such as assistance with applying for <br />Federal Financial Aid or information on the types of post -secondary education. Participants will <br />also be informed of workshops, conferences, and other events that are related to post -secondary <br />education to further assist their exploration and successful entrance into post -secondary <br />education. <br />B. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in field trips, student panels, and other <br />education/training exploration activities. Program Staff will help connect participants to <br />resources that will assist in the attainment of accredited credentials, certificates, and/or diplomas. <br />With the Case Manager, participants will identify and develop a plan to assist with the attainment <br />of certification through the Individual Service Plan. Once a plan has been established, the Case <br />Manager will refer participants to the appropriate avenues and support the participant. For <br />example, if a participant comes in as a high school dropout, the Case Manager will assist him/her <br />in identifying if a GED or high school diploma is the best option for him/her and then support the <br />participant in finding a program or school in which to enroll. <br />XL COMMON MEASURES <br />EXHIBIT A <br />