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Orange County WDBs PY 2025-28 Unified Local Plan <br /> <br />31 | Page <br /> <br />The WDBs prioritize serving out-of-school youth, with the following service ratios: <br />• Orange County WDB: 25% in-school, 75% out-of-school <br />• Santa Ana WDB: 20% in-school, 80% out-of-school <br />• Anaheim WDB: 0% in-school, 100% out-of-school <br /> <br />Core Features of Youth Services <br /> <br />Case Management: Case managers guide youth in developing Individual Service Plans <br />(ISPs) that outline career and education goals. They coordinate services with AJCC <br />partners, track progress, and modify plans as needed to ensure youth stay on their career <br />pathways. <br /> <br />Work Experience: Paid and unpaid work experience placements provide valuable <br />exposure to the workforce. Opportunities include pre-apprenticeship programs, summer <br />and year-round employment, internships, job shadowing, and on-the-job training. <br /> <br />Occupational Skills Training & Job Readiness: Short-term training programs lead to <br />industry-recognized credentials, equipping youth with the vocational skills needed for <br />employment. Job readiness workshops help participants develop essential employability <br />skills. <br /> <br />Educational Services: Youth programs offer tutoring, ESL training, and academic <br />support to help individuals earn a high school diploma or equivalent and prepare for post- <br />secondary education. <br /> <br />Support Services: Youth receive assistance such as transportation, childcare, and work <br />attire to eliminate barriers to participation. Whenever possible, the WDBs leverage non- <br />WIOA funding sources before utilizing WIOA funds. <br /> <br />Digital Literacy & Technology Integration <br /> <br />Recognizing the growing demand for digital literacy, WDBs have expanded efforts to <br />ensure youth gain proficiency in essential technology skills. Many youth successfully <br />adapted to virtual services during the pandemic, and the boards continue to integrate <br />digital tools into programming. Through partnerships with public libraries, youth have <br />access to digital literacy training, online career coaching, and homework assistance. <br />Additionally, AJCC staff connect youth to adult education and community college non- <br />credit programs that offer digital literacy instruction. <br /> <br />By providing a structured framework of education, training, and employment services, the <br />WDBs help youth gain the skills and experience necessary to transition into self-sufficient <br />careers, aligning with the regional workforce development strategy. <br /> <br />F. Entity Responsible for Disbursal of Grant Funds and the Competitive <br />Process Used to Award Contracts for WIOA Title I Activities <br /> <br />EXHIBIT 2