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PARTICIPANT TUITION ASSISTANCE <br />The program provides $1,000 in financial support for tuition and related expenses for <br />participants pursuing certificate programs or post -secondary education. These funds are <br />essential for allowing participants to further their education and gain skills that will help them <br />succeed in the workforce. <br />Total Participant Tuition Assistance = $20,000 <br />SUPPORTIVE SERVICES <br />Supportive services are designed to assist participants with their incidental needs, removing <br />barriers to employment, and ensuring they can successfully complete the program. Supportive <br />services may include: Financial assistance for transportation, government IDS, or other <br />necessary resources. Any supportive services payment will be provided in the form of a gift card <br />or directly paid to an appropriate third party. <br />Total Supportive Services ($200 x 20 Participants) = $4,000 <br />PARTICIPANT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES <br />This category covers the costs of professional services, such as career readiness workshops and <br />wardrobe assistance, provided to participants to ensure they are equipped for the job market. <br />These workshops cover topics like job search skills, interview preparation, and workplace <br />success strategies. Wardrobe services provide each participant with the necessary interview <br />attire, including one professional outfit and two business casual outfits (including accessories <br />and shoes) for interviews and on-the-job use. For 20 participants, the cost for wardrobe services <br />is $200 per outfit, totaling 4,000.00. <br />Additionally, the program includes workforce and life skills workshops for participants. These <br />workshops focus on topics such as self -assessment strategies, resume building, job search skills, <br />pre -interview preparation, interview techniques, workplace success, work culture, time <br />management, and financial literacy. Each cohort will participate in 5 workshops, with each <br />workshop costing $600. The total cost for the 10 workshops total over 12-months is $6,000.00 <br />Total Participant Professional Services (Workshops/Wardrobing) _ $10,000.00 <br />TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES: $179,098 <br />INDIRECT COSTS (17.58% per NICRA with U.S. Dept. of Labor): $20,902.23 <br />TOTAL BUDGET: $200,000 <br />EXHIBIT O - BUDGET NARRATIVE <br />