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lack of employment skills, etc. They face great dangers staying on the streets and are always <br />flagged in our enrollment protocols to receive most immediate services. The OCCC will also <br />refer youth to other agencies, based on need. The OCCC strongly believes in the All Youth, <br />One System concept. This belief is demonstrated by the way the OCCC networks with many <br />outside entities, helping to ensure that all participants are linked to appropriate and <br />necessary support services in the community. Equally important we have onsite individual <br />and group counseling, provide nutritious meals and transportation services at specified pick-up <br />point locations. <br />5. Paid & Unpaid Work Experience <br />A. Describe in detail the paid and unpaid work experience opportunities that will be offered. <br />Corpsmembers may remain at the OCCC for up to two years to earn... learn... and serve. This <br />gives Corpsmembers the time necessary to develop the skills to enter the workforce and <br />become self-sufficient. The OCCC program provides an opportunity for Corpsmembers to earn a <br />living through paid work experience, learn job skills and further their education, while they <br />serve their community by completing work projects. <br />Summer employment — Employment opportunities are available all year round but for those <br />attending full time school or unable to work year round, summer employment will be available. <br />Pre -apprenticeship programs - Because a big part of our mission involves getting our <br />participants prepared to enter the workforce and become self-sufficient, we have been <br />expanding our work experience program to include summer or seasonal service. OCCC program <br />participants who are selected to participate are 18-25 years old and receive paid work <br />experience with our partner companies, like Goodwill Industries, Smart & Final, CVS Pharmacy, <br />Party City, Marshalls, Costco, and many others. They are allowed to work a maximum of 29 <br />hours per week, nights and weekends if needed, for up to 90 days while they earn their <br />diploma. <br />Internships or job shadowing- Job shadowing is available for new trainees to observe their <br />peers as working Corpsmembers and also to experience different positions in the labor market. <br />Ride-alongs on work crew projects give new participants the opportunity to see firsthand the <br />duties and expectations of Corpsmembers on conservation projects. Also many of our job <br />development placements have job shadowing as part of a new hire training period. <br />On-the-job training provides Corpsmembers the opportunity to earn while they learn, with <br />business, leadership, and teamwork skills. They train with professionals in a variety of fields, <br />gain confidence in their own abilities, and pursue their career goals. Corpsmembers' time at the <br />OCCC is largely spent serving their communities. OCCC projects and on-the-job training <br />opportunities cover Orange County: aiding recycling efforts, restoring its native habitats, <br />protecting water supplies, and working on fee for service projects throughout Orange County. <br />Corpsmembers leave, worker's compensation and liability insurance is paid through OCCC's <br />grant funding, along with any uniforms the partner business requires. Assistance with <br />transportation and other supportive services are also provided. Under the mentorship of the <br />EXHIBIT A <br />