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The OCCC will also use a standardized TABE test to determine basic math and <br />reading skill levels. All WIA participants enrolled into the OCCC Charter School will <br />be issued the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). <br />Through their Corps -2 -Career classroom training, the Target Population will learn <br />that the fields of environment and conservation, green jobs, green technologies, <br />healthcare and manufacturing are the jobs of the future and that they offer non- <br />traditional opportunities for both male and female. WIA participants will learn <br />about food production, manufacturing, introduction to technology and computer <br />software. The Target Population will see that occupations in these clusters <br />frequently require skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. <br />C. If applicable, include Letters of Intent from the training agencies, as Attachment F. <br />D. What types of occupations will the training/certificates lead to. Are those <br />occupations in demand. Please provide data and sources. <br />The OCCC Charter School will provide high school diploma instruction; vocational <br />and occupational skills training; life skills, pre-employment skills, etc.; specialized <br />trainings (CPR/First Aid, Forklift, Chainsaw certification, etc.); safety <br />demonstrations, leadership development, support services and educational topics <br />(health, substance abuse, financial literacy, etc.); and instill the participants with a <br />sense of community service and pride. <br />The WIA Participants' paid work experience, certifications, and career training will <br />be focused on our partnerships with those that can further provide experience in <br />relevant and growing industries including information technology, transportation <br />and logistics, manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, and healthcare. Some <br />specific labor markets include green building operations, solar panel installation, <br />and water treatment. According to the Orange County Business Council's <br />Community Indicators Report from 2013, "Currently, the largest labor markets [in <br />Orange County] are Trade, Transportation and Utilities (18%), Professional and <br />Business Services (18%), and Leisure and Hospitality (13%)." The OCCC strives to <br />create career pathways for Corpsmembers in these fields. All training will be <br />designed to address those occupations which are in demand to help assure the <br />successful employment of the WIA youth. <br />E. Will your program be able to identify and develop a pathway for students that can <br />lead them from high school to career or college. Please elaborate on the specific <br />pathway(s). <br />Training will assist youth in obtaining employment because the youth will learn <br />how to work and go the school. As a result of the OCCC's six to twelve month <br />comprehensive program, support services and paid work experience, youth will be <br />able to stabilize their lives and lean how to deal with the many issues they face on <br />a daily basis. The Corps -2 -Career Specialist will work individually with WIA <br />participants to develop personalized goals (post -secondary education, job <br />placement, and career development) that lead to self-sufficiency. Once the youth <br />become stable and are able to maintain employment and education, they will <br />EXHIBIT A 15 <br />