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partner's employees, our participants learn valuable job skills that enhance their knowledge <br />and ability. <br />B. Special Consideration for targeted in demand industries as identified in the SAWIB's five <br />year plan. <br />The OCCC strives to help Corpsmembers enter the workforce successfully. The following career <br />pathways have been listed as Orange County's top industries: <br />Manufacturing/Advanced Manufacturing- OCCC intends to identify manufacturing resources <br />within Orange County and develop opportunities for our participants to gain the exposure, <br />training and apprenticeships necessary to be prepared for such employment. Also, <br />Corpsmembers have the opportunity to obtain certifications in forklift operation and truck <br />driving through the OCCC or its partners. OCCC has a partnership with Prominent Staffing that <br />place work ready participants in manufacturing jobs within Orange County. <br />Healthcare and social services — Many Corpsmembers have obtained externships with CVS <br />and Walgreens Pharmacies, exposing them to the field of healthcare. Other Corpsmembers <br />have gone on to further their education in healthcare fields. One former Corpsmember <br />graduated from American Career College as a dental assistant after having worked with an <br />orthodontist while attending classes. The OCCC will continue to expose Corpsmembers to <br />healthcare agencies through trips to local businesses, educational opportunities, and speakers <br />and workshops at OCCC facilities. The OCCC will strive to expose Corpsmembers to the <br />medical field and connect them with career certifications. <br />OCCC has a rich history and strong partnerships with other Orange County non -profits such as <br />Goodwill Industries, Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana, Working <br />Wardrobes and many others. All of which are open to providing social service training <br />experiences for our participants. Additionally, these agencies seek out OCCC for participant <br />referrals for their open positions. <br />Hospitality/Entertainment — Corpsmembers have a variety of opportunities in this field. <br />Corpsmembers have the opportunity to receive food handler's licenses and National Retail <br />Federation certifications in customer service. Externships, on-the-job training, and job <br />shadowing opportunities through partners like Goodwill Industries, CVS and Walgreens <br />Pharmacies, Costco, Dollar Tree, Smart & Final, and others provide hands-on customer service <br />experience. A Corpsmember recently started an externship at a local hotel and spa. <br />Corpsmembers have participated in a partnership with the Fullerton Arboretum and local <br />social enterprise Monkey Business Cafe, which benefits foster youth, called "Farm to Table." <br />Corpsmembers 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 the table. <br />EXHIBIT A <br />