Item 09 - Biennial Modification to the PY 2021-24 Regional and Local Workforce Plan

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Orange County WDBs 2023 Biennial Modification to PY 2021-24 Unified Local Plan 22 • Training programs operated by the private sector • Skill upgrading and retraining • Entrepreneurial training • Transitional jobs • Adult education and literacy activities • Customized training conducted with a commitment by an employer Follow-Up Services For 12 months, follow-up services may be provided to participants, including technical skills training, counseling, mentoring, crisis intervention, life skills, or emergency support required to sustain long-term employment. Examples of innovative and promising features of services available through the AJCC system include: • Comprehensive Employment Services: Career counseling and tools for job search preparation include training referrals, job listings, resume preparation assistance, interview workshops, access to on-site employer recruitments, and labor market information. • Career Pathway Programs: Career pathway programs have a clear sequence, or pathway, of education coursework and may include stackable training credentials aligned with employer-validated work readiness standards and skills. AJCCs offer programs that include a full range of post-secondary education options that may involve attending programs at local adult education, community colleges, and private educational institutions. As appropriate for the individual, Career pathway programs combine occupational skills training with adult education services, give credit for prior learning, and adopt other strategies that accelerate the participant's educational and career advancement. • Collaboration with Apprenticeship Programs: Santiago Canyon Community College (SCC) is one of the leading community colleges in Orange County that offers apprenticeship and journeyman training in various trades. The local boards make referrals to SCC for apprenticeship programs. The local boards plan to work closer with SCC to explore additional partnership opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs. The boards are also working with the California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Apprenticeship Standards to explore opportunities to support the development of nontraditional apprenticeship programs. The local boards have policies and adhere to the requirements of priority of service. Priority is given to veterans (and spouses), recipients of public assistance, other low - income individuals, and individuals who are basic skills deficient. Priority of service is established during intake and eligibility. AJCC operators' staff have been trained on the priority of service requirements, and the priority status is documented in CalJOBS. AJCC EXHIBIT 2