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X. Mentoring /Support Case management serves as the backbone throughout 28 months of Taller San Jose's service delivery (a copy of Taller San Jose's Support Services Policies has been included as Attachment G). Upon program enrollment, every WIA- enrolled youth will be matched to a case manager, who will conduct an initial assessment using the Casey Life Skills Self- Assessment and Taller San Jose's Steps to Success, the fundamental building blocks that Taller San Jose believes every young person should possess to achieve life stability. These Steps to Success, which are informed by the work of American psychotherapist Virginia Satir, provide the framework for Taller San Jose's case management plan and include six broad categories: Education, Employment, Financial Literacy, Technological Literacy, Social and Emotional Development and Healthy Behaviors. Each trainee works with their Support Services Specialist to develop a 28 -month plan to achieve tangible goals within each category, such as getting a valid driver's license, finishing the high school diploma, opening and using a bank account, . During the 16 -20 week skills training academy, Support Services Specialists meet weekly with the trainee to monitor their progress. Upon training completion, Support Services Specialists conduct a follow -up assessment to develop a plan to help the intern make a smooth transition to the labor market and /or post- secondary program. Interns are incentivized for their adherence to the follow up plan, participation in activities and completion of established goals. Each intern can earn a maximum of $400 ($200 annually) through this incentive program. Staff believes that these incentives will promote stronger engagement of interns during the follow up period and encourage them to be proactive in achieving their goals (a copy of Taller San Jose's Incentive Policy has been included as Attachment H). Embedded in the classroom training is 32 hours of weekly Life Skills training, based on FuturoNow's Love Notes curriculum and on the Enriching curriculum from Virginia Satir's Global Network. These curricula strive to help individuals achieve their goals in relationships, family and marriage. Additional Supportive Services Bus Passes Bus passes are available to Taller San Jose trainees. To be eligible, trainees must be enrolled in a Taller San Jose training program for at least 30 days. Childcare Vouchers Childcare stipends are available to Taller San Jose trainees who are caring for young children. To be eligible, trainees must complete an application and be enrolled in a Taller San Jose training program for at least 30 days. Trainees may receive a stipend of up to $200 for every month of training. Emergency /Special Funds Funding may be provided to a participant who faces an emergency that may prevent their successful completion of their training program or pose an impediment to their EXHIBIT A