ORANGE COUNTY CONSERVATION CORPS (7) - 2014

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D. Briefly indicate what makes your facility youth friendly and suitable for the proposed program. The facility is designed in a regular classroom setting with a certificated teacher assigned to each classroom. All classrooms are equipped with computers and internet access for Corpsmember use. Pictures of Corpsmember accomplishments and success boards are displayed throughout the facility. A resource area is designated in the facility for Corpsmembers to access medical, health, leadership development information, and job leads. The facility includes two computer labs, in which tutoring sessions, online courses, workshops, career exploration assessments, and many other activities take place. During parenting workshops, childcare is provided, making it much easier for participants to attend. The Corps - to -Career Specialist has a private office equipped with two computers in order to provide individual guidance, mock interviews, resume development assistance, and career exploration tools. There are spaces available in which case managers work with Corpsmembers one-on-one to provide needed support services. Our onsite counselor provides guidance to youth who require additional support. A feedback box is available for Corpsmembers to provide suggestions or request additional services. The facility is close to public transportation, and the OCCC provides transportation assistance in the form of bus passes, gas cards, and company vehicles. Online classes are also available for students for whom transportation is difficult. Beginning in August of 2014, all students and Corpsmembers will have access to healthy, free breakfast and lunch through the National Free and Reduced School Lunch Program, giving students the nutrition they need to focus on school and their futures. E. Provide brief information on the following elements: 1. Average annual operating budget and sources of revenue The Fiscal Year 2014 annual operating budget for the Orange County Conservation Corps is: 5.6 million 2. Brief description of staff The OCCC has 43 staff members committed to helping Corpsmembers achieve their goals. There is a dedicated full-time case manager for the Santa Ana region, who has many years of experience with the OCCC and the youth we serve. Javier Cabrera has over five years of experience guiding WIA youth to successful outcomes. This year we are also adding an additional half-time case manager, Ralph Jimenez, Senior Program Specialist, to assist with larger case load. Mr. Jimenez will support Mr. Cabrera's efforts in ensuring high level of services to Santa Ana youth. The OCCC also has support staff that help guide and mentor Corpsmembers. Beyond the Santa Ana WIA case manager, the OCCC has five other case managers who can assist Corpsmembers with supportive EXHIBIT A Orange Fee forService Others Grants & CalRecycle Recycling Proposition 84 Sources of Revenue CountyWIB Contracts Revenue Amount 2,082,453 1,056,950 1 1,030,000 861,000 375,000 200,000 2. Brief description of staff The OCCC has 43 staff members committed to helping Corpsmembers achieve their goals. There is a dedicated full-time case manager for the Santa Ana region, who has many years of experience with the OCCC and the youth we serve. Javier Cabrera has over five years of experience guiding WIA youth to successful outcomes. This year we are also adding an additional half-time case manager, Ralph Jimenez, Senior Program Specialist, to assist with larger case load. Mr. Jimenez will support Mr. Cabrera's efforts in ensuring high level of services to Santa Ana youth. The OCCC also has support staff that help guide and mentor Corpsmembers. Beyond the Santa Ana WIA case manager, the OCCC has five other case managers who can assist Corpsmembers with supportive EXHIBIT A