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12 <br />d) Placement in Employment: Depending on the readiness and skill level of the participant, the <br />youth may be placed in employment at different times throughout the program year. A more <br />advanced participant will have higher chance of early placement. However, as participants <br />complete work readiness workshops, they will also be eligible for work experience (WEX) <br />placement by Week 6 of the program. During and after WEX, staff will continue to find <br />permanent placement opportunities. <br />e) Placement in Education: Staff will work with ISY to ensure that they are taking the <br />necessary classes for post -secondary admittance, whether it be a community college, four year <br />university, or other educational institution. For OSY, staff will provide guidance and support for <br />the participants to build an interest in post -secondary education, inform them of available <br />opportunities, and aid in their enrollment through school selection, one-on-one application <br />assistance, and financial aid planning. <br />f) Training Services: As participants show aptitude and readiness, they may receive assistance <br />in obtaining on-the-job training and/or entrance into an accredited training program. These <br />specialized trainings are directly related to an occupation and often result in a specialized <br />certificate, improving the participants opportunities to gain permanent employment. <br />g) Services to improve Literacy/Numeracy: OCAPICA staff will link participants who are <br />basic skills -deficient to resources that will aid in improving their educational functions level. <br />Resources include personal one-on-one tutoring, skills -building workshops, and learning aids, <br />such as the Metrix Learning on-line portal. <br />h) Follow -Up: Post Exit follow up services will be provided for 12 months after the participant <br />exits from the program. Activities and services include supportive services, resume updates, job <br />referrals, tutoring, job shadowing, re-employment planning, and workshops. <br />Please see attached Visual Detail of Program Design. <br />XII. PRIOR OUTCOMES <br />Although not currently a contractor of the Santa Ana WIB, OCAPICA is currently in the second <br />year of its WIA Youth Contract administered by the Orange County Workforce Investment <br />Board (OC WIB). Serving the cities in the West region, OCAPICA is on track to serve 66 In <br />School Youth and 89 Out of School Youth for the program year. As of 12/31/12, OCAPICA has <br />met or surpass the contracted WIA performance goals with at least: <br />- 72% demonstrating Increased Literacy/Numeracy Skills <br />- 67% Entered Employment or Post -Secondary Education <br />- 71 % Attained Credential/Diploma/Certificate <br />XIII. FACILITY <br />A. All program services will be delivered in youth friendly centers, organizations, churches or <br />temples, or schools in Santa Ana. OCAPICA is partnering with the Delhi Center located at <br />505 E. Central Ave. (near the intersection of Warner and Main) to offer primary access to <br />residents in Santa Ana (OCAPICA will provide additional support at its offices located in <br />EXHIBIT A <br />