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of Rehabilitation and a variety of appropriate education and support services available through the One -Stop partners and other agencies within the greater Orange County network of providers. Mature Workers: In addition to serving many mature workers through the WIOAAdult and Dislocated Worker programs, the local boards provide training and employment opportunities to individuals 55 years and older through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Services in the program enable participants to gain valuable work experience and /or skills upgrades while working at non - profits or governmental agencies across the County. For many seniors who have obsolete skills or have been out of the workforce for extended periods of time, these services are instrumental to reconnecting them with the job market and adding updated skills to their resumes. Veterans: Aligned with the State's priority of service delivery, the local boards prioritize veterans and their eligible spouse's access to programs and services. The local boards target veterans with significant needs for training, employment assistance and support services, including those with disabilities and those with significant barriers to achieving and maintaining stable employment. Support programs in the areas of education, employment, housing, and health/mental health are available to recently separated service members, veterans, and their families. Access to services Includes the One -Stop Centers veteran serving partner organizations, and County Veteran's Service Office; while the non - traditional approach include direct based engagement at various locations, i.e., Camp Pendleton, Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base, United Service Organizations Inc., foreign legion posts, and through social media. English Language Learners: In addition to services that will be leveraged through Title it adult education and literacy programs, as described in Section Eli of this local plan, the local boards support programs that build English language fluency and literacy. The workforce system partners with several institutions that provide free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to individuals. For example, free ESL classes are provided by: Santa Ana Adult Education, Tustin Adult Education, Orange Education Center, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, City of Tustin, and Centennial Education Center. Individuals are referred to these locations to assist them in becoming proficient in English. Individuals with Basic Skills Challenges: in addition to services that will be leveraged through Title II adult education and literacy programs, as described in Section Evil, the local boards support programs that build basic skills as an integral part of the career pathway. OC Public Libraries offers the READ /OC program at no cost to Individuals, with the core goal of providing tutoring in basic reading and writing to adult learners throughout the region. Lessons are individualized, confidential, and highly goal- oriented. Individuals who need assistance through READ /OC can receive services from a tutor who will travel to a One -Stop or Young Adult Provider location. Others Populations with Barriers to Emplovment: The advantage of operating within a system that is connected to a large network of providers is that it Is possible to access a broad array of services to meet the needs and circumstances of individuals with widely varying circumstances and barriers such as language, health, housing and other factors that limit preparedness for and access to employment. Local One -Stops will refer individuals to agencies and programs that offer assistance to meet various needs, including, but not limited to: Food; 24 -hour crisis /suicide counseling; child care; transportation; shelter; housing /utilities; mental health services; substance abuse; medical, dental and vision care. These local service and operations strategies have been developed in consultation with required planning partners, which are also in alignment with broader Regional Planning Unit (RPU) efforts. In summary, these strategies will across the board: ✓ Assess the access points in the workforce system to improve customer focused service delivery ✓ Promote career pathways with multiple entry and exit points ✓ Create an accessible menu of customizable services available to customers on the basis of their needs, including but not limited to individuals: with disabilities, limited English proficient, with barriers to employment ✓ Expand the use of work -based learning models to create additional skills development and employment opportunities that align work -based learning strategies with career pathway strategies DECLARATION: The local boards understand that an effective Career Pathways program will align with regional needs, be driven by industry partnerships, and be delivered through tailored local services. In addition to supporting the Career Pathways development recommendations described in the Regional Plan, the local plan will facilitate this development by creating and promoting multiple entry and exit points and progressive skills development. Career Pathways programs will deepen the collaboration and coordination among current One -Stop partner agencies, education entities, and support organizations. Career Pathway - oriented workforce development has the goal of increasing individuals' educational and skills attainment and improving 2Z 19D -65 OC Lacel Plan