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Orange County WDBs PY 2025-28 Unified Local Plan <br /> <br />12 | Page <br /> <br />The following section outlines the ongoing efforts and future strategies to leverage state <br />partnerships, expand apprenticeship models, and strengthen career training programs <br />that drive economic growth and workforce resiliency in Orange County. <br /> <br />A. Coordination with County Human Services Agency and Other Local Partners <br />That Serve Individuals Accessing CalFresh Employment and Training Services <br /> <br />The CalFresh Employment & Training (E&T) program is designed to help CalFresh <br />recipients gain skills, training, or work experience to improve their ability to secure <br />sustainable employment and economic stability. In Orange County, CalFresh E&T <br />participation is mandatory for employable individuals receiving General Relief (GR), a <br />temporary cash aid program for indigent adults who do not qualify for state or federal <br />assistance. <br /> <br />The Orange County Social Services Agency administers CalFresh E&T, collaborating <br />with the Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Orange County Workforce Development Boards, <br />AJCCs, and CBOs to provide workforce development services aligned with WIOA <br />programs. A key development in this partnership is the co-location of SSA staff in the <br />same building as the OC Workforce Solutions Comprehensive Center in Brea, which <br />streamlines referrals, enhances service coordination, and facilitates direct access to <br />workforce resources for CalFresh E&T participants. <br /> <br />Expansion of CalFresh E&T Services Through Fresh Success <br /> <br />Fresh Success is a new program launching in Orange County in 2025, expanding the <br />reach of CalFresh Employment & Training (E&T) services to provide workforce <br />development opportunities for CalFresh participants. The program, which currently <br />operates in 21 counties with 34 providers across California, is supported by the <br />Foundation for California Community Colleges, which plays a key role in its <br />implementation by providing: <br /> <br />• Recruitment and support for new providers, including workforce agencies and <br />educational institutions. <br />• Tools, training, and technical assistance to enhance service delivery. <br />• Facilitated partnerships with local organizations to integrate job training and <br />wraparound services. <br />• Program oversight and quality assurance to ensure compliance and alignment <br />with workforce development priorities. <br /> <br />With the support of the Foundation for California Community Colleges, local partners <br />such as Chrysalis and the Chef Ann Foundation will lead the implementation of Fresh <br />Success in Orange County, providing workforce training and employment services to <br />CalFresh E&T participants. These organizations will help participants gain hands-on <br />job experience, develop employability skills, and transition into sustainable careers, <br />reinforcing the program’s goal of fostering long-term economic self-sufficiency. <br /> <br />EXHIBIT 2