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 24 employment goals. Case managers work with youth to develop an Individual Service Plan (ISP), which identifies the employment goals and the comprehensive services strategy provided to the participant by the One-Stop Center and AJCC partner agencies. Case managers maintain contact with participants and monitor their progress toward achieving goals in the ISP. If necessary, the case manager modifies the ISP in response to the participant's progress. The case manager also coordinates services with other AJCC partners that are part of the youth's comprehensive service strategy. Work Experience: The local boards and AJCC partners provide work experience opportunities for youth to support their gaining workplace skills. Work experience may be a paid or unpaid activity. Work experience is a planned, structured learning experience in a workplace for a limited time. Youth may be placed at a private for -profit sector, non- profit sector, or public sector worksite. Youth work experiences opportunities may include: • Pre-apprenticeship programs • Summer employment and other employment activities available throughout the school year • Internships and job shadowing • On-the-job training Through the Orange County WDB, youth can participate in earn-and-learn programs such as "Youth with Impact." This program is a live, online "mini-MBA" program that equips participants with entrepreneurship skills, confidence, and business knowledge. Job Readiness Training: Local boards and AJCC partners provide youth with opportunities to gain employability skills or job readiness training to prepare youth for employment or work experience opportunities. Youth gain these skills through structured activities and workshops. Occupational Skills Training: Short-term occupational skills training is a program activity that may be offered to youth participants. Occupational skills training programs provide specific vocational skills and must lead to an industry-recognized certificate. Educational Services: Local boards and AJCC partners provide educational services that include tutoring, basic education skills training, ESL training, and instruction that leads to a high school diploma or its equivalent. Support Services: Youth are provided support services when necessary to enable their participation in other WIOA activities. Supportive services include , but are not limited to, linkages to community services, transportation assistance, childcare assistance, and work attire and work-related tools. As occurs for Adult and Dislocated Worker program participants, the local boards prioritize the use of non -WIOA funds for support services. Digital Literacy Skills for Youth: Youth services moved to online platforms during the pandemic. Many youth participants adapted well to the online model with youth providers' support. In recent years, the local boards have been working to strengthen collaboration EXHIBIT 2