RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (21) - 2013

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our stability is not dependent on WIA funds ( refer to attachment O for a description of SAPL fiscal capacity). RSCCD has an annual operational budget of approximately $190 million that is collected from a variety of revenue streams. The organization complies with all local state, and federal laws that it is required to meet as part of the US Comptroller General Government Audit Standards. (Refer to attachment P for a breakdown of RSCCD annual operating budget) Subcontracting: The Santa Ana Library and Rancho Santiago Community College District will not subcontract non- client services. All services will be provided by the Santa Ana Public Library or by the Rancho Santiago Community College District. Follow -up Services: Program staff will maintain monthly contact with the graduates for 12 months after graduates exit the program. Staff will provide 12 months of follow -up, education and job- retention support to graduate, as well as ongoing coaching and mentoring when necessary. Transition assistance into Santa Ana and Orange Coast College will also be provided, to youth who decide to pursue higher education. Targeted Projects: Green- Collar Careers: One of the television programming projects that "Seeds to Trees" student interns will produce will focus on sustainable green living. Tentatively titled "It's a Green Life" this project is currently in its pre - production research and development phase. Student interns will get the opportunity to further research topics on "green living" that they will then compile and put together in monthly mini - documentary segments. These segments will focus on informing the public on various aspects of living a "green conscious" life, including informing them on the technologies that are available to them to assist them in this pursuit, like solar paneling installation. While not technically a hands -on green collar career pathway, this type of programming focuses on the importance of "green" journalism that seeks to informs and instruct the public on "green technology" and hence make them more aware, promote sustainability awareness and seek out "green collar" services for their businesses and homes. It works as a promotion tool for green collar career services. STEM and Health: The whole crux of the "Seeds to Trees" Digital Media Technology Academy is a focus on media technology and therefore is very STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) career conscious. In addition to this focus on digital technology, many of the topics that student interns will be producing television programming on are related to science, technology and engineering, and while not directly related to math, will instill an appreciation for math in the viewer. Some programming topics that student interns will research, develop and produce programming for are: "Do It Yourself Arts and Science Projects ", "Focus on Nature" and "Citizen Scientists ". In addition to developing and producing television programs focusing on "green living" and science, student interns and apprentices will also produce shows focusing on healthy living topics. Participants in the TeenSpace Youth Health Ambassador Volunteer program are currently working on a project titled "Small Steps Towards Healthy Living" in which they develop health topic related programming to be broadcasted on CTV3. Among some of their programs currently in development is a cooking show called "TeenSpace Cooks ", a Fitness Buddy workout and nutrition show, and "Small Steps towards Healthy Living" series of mini - documentaries informing viewers on small steps that they can take towards healthy living. "Seeds to Trees Student Interns" will continue producing content for these already established health topic programs. EXHIBIT A