WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START (3)

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E. The Career Navigator will recruit the targeted youth populations through participation in OC PACT (Parole and Community Team) meetings, engagement with the Youth Council Network, monthly community tours, attendance at resource fairs, and program presentations to new and existing community partners. Working Wardrobes will create outreach flyers marketing the program and share them with over 185 partners. F. Included as Attachment J is a Letter of Support from Simon Scholars. Although Simon Scholars primarily serves in -school youth, they can speak to the benefits their clients have experienced after participating in similar programming, including wardrobing services, and workshops. G. Working Wardrobes' recruitment plan to enroll 80% of youth by the 2nd quarter of the program (December 31, 2025) includes a multifaceted approach: participation in OC PACT meetings, engagement with the Youth Council Network, monthly community tours, attendance at resource fairs, and program presentations. Referral forms will be accepted from partners or through self -referrals. Staff will conduct a screening phone call to evaluate basic eligibility. Eligible youth will then be invited to weekly orientation sessions, where they will learn about the program and complete the pre -application intake forms. The Career Navigator will establish a small cohort of participants, once WIOA approved, to begin the five part workshop series. This cohort model has been shown in similar programs, to provide a peer support environment that helps the participants stay connected and motivated.