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<br />completing classroom skills training, entering pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and enrolling
<br />in post-secondary education as distinct paths to obtaining skills in high-wage, high-demand industries
<br />including Trades (Construction), Manufacturing, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, and Transportation
<br />(Truck Driving). We will utilize training providers included in the State Eligible Providers List (ETPL) to
<br />match participants with State-approved classroom skills training programs that meet their needs and goals.
<br />We will also assist participants in identifying and enrolling in pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship
<br />programs that may offer subsidized “learn and earn” employment opportunities. Participants will also have
<br />the opportunity to enroll in post-secondary education at local colleges and universities to pursue degree or
<br />certificate programs that will lead to employment opportunities in high-demand occupations.
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<br />Career Coach: All participants will be assigned to a Career Navigator, who will conduct intake and
<br />assessment activities, help to develop life and employment goals, prepare an Individualized Employment
<br />Plan (IEP), identify supportive services to address basic and immediate issues including housing, legal,
<br />mental and physical health, and other federal, state, and local assistance programs, and offer individualized,
<br />compassionate, and client-focused guidance to maximize participants’ potential to achieve their individual
<br />goals. They will be supported by our volunteer force of Career Coaches, who will assist participants in
<br />developing resumes, assessing communication and interview skills, reviewing labor market information,
<br />identifying career opportunities, and assisting the Career Navigators.
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<br />Participants will also be provided with open access to the state-of-the-art Working Wardrobes job search lab,
<br />which is located at our Career Success Center in Santa Ana and is equipped with computers, printers, and
<br />resource materials to help them produce resumes, research occupational and employment opportunities, and
<br />identify other employment-related resources.
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<br />Vocational Assessment: The program’s Career Navigators will work closely with each participant to help
<br />them identify basic skills, interests, abilities, and values to determine suitable career paths. Assessment tools
<br />will include True Colors, O*Net Online, and a career inventory to identify occupational interests and skill
<br />sets. The results of the assessments will inform the development of each participant’s IEP and establish a
<br />clear plan for training and employment goals and supportive services needs. The Career Navigators will
<br />meet with each participant on a biweekly basis to review progress, revise goals, and offer additional
<br />assistance as needed.
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<br />Job Placement Assistance: The program’s Job Developer will work closely with the Workforce Solutions
<br />Centers, the State Employment Development Department, Orange County Business Council, Chambers of
<br />Commerce, employment agencies, and local employers to identify job opportunities for participants with a
<br />focus on high demand occupations including Trades (Construction), Manufacturing, Information Technology,
<br />Culinary Arts, and Transportation (Truck Driving). The program’s goal is to help participants secure
<br />employment as soon as possible to help them achieve financial stability, especially for those enrolled in skills
<br />training programs and post-secondary education.
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<br />The Career Navigators will match participants with job openings based on their skills, interests, and training
<br />and support their job search process through assistance in completing job applications, referring them to job
<br />openings, and providing coaching and encouragement to support their success in securing employment.
<br />Working Wardrobes will also hold periodic in-person Hiring Events which will offer in-person networking
<br />opportunities with local employers to facilitate access to available job openings.
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<br />Supportive Services: The program will provide participants with direct financial aid to help them address
<br />transportation needs (through the provision of gasoline debit cards and bus passes) and other incidental needs
<br />addressing barriers to employment (such as identification/credentials, background checks, grooming, etc.)
<br />and support their ability to access services and employment opportunities.
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