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continue to be assisted in furthering their education, improving their work skills, <br />and seeking better employment post -corps, leading to a life of self-sufficiency. <br />The OCCC strives to help Corpsmembers enter the workforce successfully. The <br />following career pathways have been listed as Orange County's top industries: <br />Healthcare — Many Corpsmembers have obtained externships with CVS and <br />Walgreens Pharmacies, exposing them to the field of healthcare. Other <br />Corpsmembers have gone on to further their education in healthcare fields. One <br />former Corpsmember graduated from American Career College as a dental <br />assistant after having worked with an orthodontist while attending classes. The <br />OCCC will continue to expose Corpsmembers to healthcare agencies through trips <br />to local businesses, educational opportunities, and speakers and workshops at <br />OCCC facilities. <br />Medical Services —The OCCC will strive to expose Corpsmembers to the medical <br />field and connect them with career certifications. The Superintendent of North <br />Orange County ROP (NOCROP) is the Chair of the OCCC Charter School Board and <br />has welcomed students to explore the certificate programs offered through <br />NOCROP in medical administration and medical services, such as certifications in <br />medical assistance and dental assistance. <br />Transportation and Logistics — Corpsmembers have the opportunity to obtain <br />certifications in forklift operation and truck driving through the OCCC or its <br />partners. They get real-world experience by planning and executing OCCC projects <br />around the county. Corpsmembers will participate in a large way in the expansion <br />of the OCCC's waste management and recycling program to include oil, e -waste, <br />and tire recycling. <br />Hospitality and Tourism — Corpsmembers have a variety of opportunities in this <br />field. Corpsmembers have the opportunity to receive food handler's licenses and <br />National Retail Federation certifications in customer service. Externships, on-the- <br />job training, and job shadowing opportunities through partners like Goodwill <br />Industries, CVS and Walgreens Pharmacies, Costco, Dollar Tree, Smart & Final, and <br />others provide hands-on customer service experience. A Corpsmember recently <br />started an externship at a local hotel and spa. Corpsmembers have participated in <br />a partnership with the Fullerton Arboretum and local social enterprise Monkey <br />Business Cafe, which benefits foster youth, called "Farm to Table." Corpsmembers <br />work both on the arboretum's farm and at the cafe, developing a strong <br />connection between where food grows and the process involved in delivering it to <br />the table. <br />Government— Earlier this month, three Corpsmembers, the CEO, and the Director <br />of Programs and Outreach went to Sacramento for the California Association of <br />Local Conservation Corps (CALCC) Government Education Day. They met with <br />senators and assemblymembers, toured the Capitol, participated in educational <br />activities like developing a mock state budget, and learned about California's <br />EXHIBIT A 16 <br />